Just bought myself a new set of front wiper blades for my FL2. They're 24" & 20". Previously had bosch fitted, which I've been happy with. Decided to go for a set of Michelin Stealth blades. Anyone used them yet?
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Not tried them myself but if you had Bosch ones fitted and were happy with them, why the change? Past: FL2 TD4 HSE Auto
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The bosch flat blades have been on for around 2 years, just started to get noisy on the return sweep. Also just starting to get a little streaky. Thought I'd give the Mich's a try. As they seem new out & a decent make. Landy has now gone.

[quote="Boroboy"]Just bought myself a new set of front wiper blades for my FL2. They're 24" & 20". Previously had bosch fitted, which I've been happy with. Decided to go for a set of Michelin Stealth blades. Anyone used them yet?
Thanks.[/quote]


Hi Boroboy I'm after a new set of wiper blades and seen that you got the Michelin stealth blades how are you finding them I did get a cheap pair from local motor factor to cover me over the Xmas period but they only worked ok for a few days they wipe clear on the up stroke but not on way back down leaves a streak I did take it back and he replaced it with another of the same and it worked for a day or 2 ok but back to same again must be cheap rubber or something.

I've been running Michelin Stealth blades for about six weeks and they've certainly handled the rain and floods effectively. Fitting instructions weren't too clear but its easy once you get your head around the slightly different method. Still waiting for some decent snow and ice to try that aspect.

I confess, I bought a full set of Bosch last year, just replaced them with LR blades and the difference is startling, in my view they are worth the extra cost.  MY2014 SD4 XS
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Thanks for feed back guys but just out interest scrimples how much roughly where the LR ones as I think I would prefer originals if they are the better quality. Thanks

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Hi there, fitted Bosch blades to my Disco and the wifes RR and they were fine for a couple of days but very soon they were noisey on the sweep down. I have fitted Bosch in the past and they have been fine but this last lot were crap. Went to Unipart and fitted their own brand wipers and they are fine. Hadn't thought about going to LR for wiper blades but I wonder who makes them for LR.
Paul

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Had my blades on a while them on now (wife's FL2), seem good on a whole. Seem great in heavy rain. Very occasional noise, sometimes in very light/intermittent rain. I also fitted bosch on my Astra, at the same time. Have used bosch for years & have been happy with them too. I'd say they're of similar quality. Landy has now gone.

[quote="scrimple"]drop a pm to dan @ duckworths (Site sponser), around 45 quid ish if I remember for a full set, front & rear.[/quote]

Hi Scrimple

just to let you know I got a set from Dan @ duckworths there perfect, it was like cleaning my glasses I can see clearly now

Regards to all

Dave

Hump grr cough clears throat,

'I can see clearly now the rain has come'

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I had problems with a set of Bosch wiper blades from Halfords. They were fine for a while, but soon started squeaking and juddering, but it was the smearing on the return sweep that was most annoying.

Switched to a set of LR ones on the last service and they've been fine for the last 9 months.

Scrimples

Ha ha I nearly finished my post with the same thing, cheers

Sam

Exactly the same issue that I had, good to know that these will last, as it's one of my main gripes having rubbish wipers.

Dave

It's just a good job you could not hear it, singin ain't exactly my best skill!  MY2014 SD4 XS
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