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walt101786
03-20-2012, 08:21 PM
i got some questions to ask....well first i must say...i need to replace my wiper blades cus they're wearing off....i know for a fact that they're size 14 on passenger side and 28 at the driver side...these are the standard replacement..my main question is that...if i do replace them with, let's say...rainnex lattitude one...can i put 16 on passenger side and 24 on the driver side? cus i wanna upgrade my wiper blades to better ones and the latitude ones only comes in 16 the smallest size...so is it possible to have 16 and 24??
WeeYari
03-20-2012, 08:24 PM
Short and sweet, no. A 16 will sit on the A-pillar.

Some people have managed to successfully trim blades down. Works on some brands.

Search wiper blades. There is a HUGE thread on here about all kinds of options and theories.
walt101786
03-20-2012, 08:26 PM
oh...ok, well is there like any wiper blades i can get? like i wanna get the ones that latittude makes...but i am not sure if they make 14s though
MadMax
03-20-2012, 08:59 PM
You want frameless blades? Then I recommend the Bosch Marathons. You have to cut the passenger side one down, but it's easy using a Dremel; and they work great!

It's an easy process to cut one down, just remove the end caps, measure a few times to be absolutely sure you're cutting them down equally, and chop away! Re-attach the end caps and put 'em on!

Cheers! M2
fnkngrv
03-20-2012, 09:08 PM
There are also many of us that have "upgraded" to the Honda wipers. I did that last summer and have been really happy. They work excellent even at speeds of 85 mph.
josevenezolano
03-20-2012, 09:42 PM
I have a Bosh 16 in my passenger side, it works ok.
09sedan
03-20-2012, 11:21 PM
i went to dealer and bought the inserts using the factory blades, just replaced inserts.. they work like new!
_S7V7N_
03-24-2012, 01:39 PM
I have these on my Yaris for almost a year and they're okay. Good enough I got a set for the Camry as well.

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=260962658720&index=17&nav=SEARCH&nid=45714258468
403RS
03-24-2012, 03:38 PM
Anco makes a frameless 14" for the passenger side, I'm liking them so far.

http://www.ancowipers.com/products.html#p_contour

Wiper Blade - Contour

Front; Driver Side
Part: C-26-UB

Front; Passenger Side
Part: C-14-UB

Rear; Hatchback
Part: AR-12A
walt101786
03-24-2012, 08:50 PM
i think i'll go with the anco contour blades...by the way...how much do they run up too?