It's that time of the year...wiper blade recommendations?

N54Society · 12-11-2018, 12:27 PM

I know my 2010 335i E90 requires a 24" and a 17" blade. Any recommendations on specific models/brands? I like the Michelin ones but they have mixed reviews on fitment for my car.

Any recommendations would be appreciated.

Thanks!

Phyrexia · 12-11-2018, 01:15 PM

I've used the Bosch ICON wipers on several cars. I've been very happy with them.

jt335i · 12-11-2018, 02:43 PM

Don't make it complicated and simply go to your local BMW parts dept and get a pair of OEMs.

porsche959 · 12-11-2018, 02:57 PM

Buy it on fcp euro and get lifetime replacements for free. Don’t be a fool

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...397007072#desc

Needbmwpartzz · 12-11-2018, 03:56 PM

oem or bust

bluewater328 · 12-11-2018, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by porsche959

Buy it on fcp euro and get lifetime replacements for free. Don’t be a fool

This man knows what he's talking about!

snedanator · 12-11-2018, 04:04 PM

Bosch aerotwin 👌. Theeeee best 😀

wdb · 12-11-2018, 04:27 PM

I went Bosch Aerotwin. I think I like the wipers but they got mashed so badly in shipping that I don't really know. At the moment the passenger blade is missing 1" of the windshield in the middle. "Adjustment" continues. At least that's easy.

The car had Bosch Icons on it when I got it. They might have been old or something but they squawked and chattered on anything less than a soaking wet surface. I've had them on other cars and loved them so I don't mean to trash them here, but I also didn't like the way they looked in comparison to something closer to factory. I've had that issue on other cars too.

gamesfrager · 12-11-2018, 04:31 PM

Ordered from rockauto and went with Bosch.
Perfect.

Sgop335 · 12-11-2018, 07:05 PM

None has the right answer, except may be for the stock guys because valeo makes them. Def. not bosch.
Answer, valeo silencio comes as a pair, sedan or coupe. Made in france.

gamesfrager · 12-11-2018, 07:28 PM

Well, Bosch fits perfectly. Been in Calgary's winter/snow for the past month+ and they work perfectly.
No streaking, no noise, nothing.

So, if it's missing the BMW logo somewhere and that saved me some money, it's good in my books

lowrydr310 · 12-11-2018, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sgop335

None has the right answer, except may be for the stock guys because valeo makes them. Def. not bosch.
Answer, valeo silencio comes as a pair, sedan or coupe. Made in france.

Do they work with the original plastic covers that cover the connection point? I can't tell from the pictures, however it looks like the Bosch AeroTwin will work with the covers. I'm not sure if it makes any difference, but the covers keep a low profile. I have Bosch Icon blades now which don't work with the covers, and the center plastic universal bracket sticks up a bit higher than the OEM covers.

Sgop335 · 12-11-2018, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by lowrydr310

Do they work with the original plastic covers that cover the connection point? I can't tell from the pictures, however it looks like the Bosch AeroTwin will work with the covers. I'm not sure if it makes any difference, but the covers keep a low profile. I have Bosch Icon blades now which don't work with the covers, and the center plastic universal bracket sticks up a bit higher than the OEM covers.

Yes the covers fit.

wdb · 12-11-2018, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sgop335

Yes the covers fit.

Ditto. That’s why I got them.

N54Society · 12-11-2018, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sgop335

None has the right answer, except may be for the stock guys because valeo makes them. Def. not bosch.
Answer, valeo silencio comes as a pair, sedan or coupe. Made in france.

Weird. I found the product but it looks like it's a different size.

https://www.amazon.com/Valeo-574707-...004P1IIUO?th=1

pizza_nightmare · 12-11-2018, 10:32 PM

Subscribed to this thread! I'm about a month away from having to get new wipers. Getting ready for that northeast winter.

Will my 11 year-old, 160k mile windshield affect wiper performance?

NitroKing · 12-11-2018, 10:32 PM

OEM is the best.

I've had good luck with Michelin too on other vehicles.

nhhiep · 12-12-2018, 10:25 AM

E90 is using 18". 17" is for E92/93. Get Valeo on Amazon cheap. they're OEM

N54Society · 12-12-2018, 11:09 AM

I think for an E90, this is the one to get. Can someone confirm?

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...em-61612159627

CTinline-six · 12-12-2018, 11:13 AM

+1 for FCPEuro.

PichaDis11 · 12-12-2018, 03:26 PM

I' am pleased with Bosch OE Units on my E90. Bought a pair of Valeo from FCP Euro about a month ago and they have left rubber residue on the windshield ever since. Not sure if its a one off defective part but I'll send them back for exchange of Bosh units.

BravoJohny33 · 12-13-2018, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by vbp6us

I think for an E90, this is the one to get. Can someone confirm?

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...em-61612159627

Yep. Have those on my car and they work great. I love that I can send them back to FCP euro for 5-8 dollars and they send me a new pair for free. Wish I started doing that sooner!

12-11-2018, 12:27 PM	#1
N54Society Major Private First Class 449 Rep 1,327 Posts Drives: 2010 E90 335i M Sport Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: US, NA, Earth, Milky Way Galaxy iTrader: (2)	It's that time of the year...wiper blade recommendations? I know my 2010 335i E90 requires a 24" and a 17" blade. Any recommendations on specific models/brands? I like the Michelin ones but they have mixed reviews on fitment for my car. Any recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks! __________________ 2008 E92 335i 6MT: FBO + MMP Silicone Inlets \| Stage 1 LPFP \| 335is clutch + MFactory SMFW \| Custom BuraQ + MHD tune \| 3.5Bar N20 sensor [SOLD] 2010 E90 335i M-Sport AT: 5" Stepped FMIC, Stage 2 LPFP - MHD V7 E60 Tune running 100% E85 - VRSF DPs
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Phyrexia Resident Pedant 503 Rep 792 Posts Drives: '15 335i 8AT Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Limbo iTrader: (1)	I've used the Bosch ICON wipers on several cars. I've been very happy with them. __________________ '15 F30 335i 8AT Estoril II/Black (12.218 @ 114.94mph) MHD Stage 2+ 93 / XHP Stage 3 / M-Goodies / K&N Filter / ER CP / CSF IC / NGK 97506 / ER DP / Michelin A/S 3+
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snedanator Lieutenant 97 Rep 551 Posts Drives: e93 335i le mans blue Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Falkirk . Scotland iTrader: (0)	Bosch aerotwin 👌. Theeeee best 😀
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wdb dances with roads 4718 Rep 4,094 Posts Drives: '07 E86, '02 996, '95 Seven Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: the perimeter iTrader: (4)	I went Bosch Aerotwin. I think I like the wipers but they got mashed so badly in shipping that I don't really know. At the moment the passenger blade is missing 1" of the windshield in the middle. "Adjustment" continues. At least that's easy. The car had Bosch Icons on it when I got it. They might have been old or something but they squawked and chattered on anything less than a soaking wet surface. I've had them on other cars and loved them so I don't mean to trash them here, but I also didn't like the way they looked in comparison to something closer to factory. I've had that issue on other cars too.
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gamesfrager Banned 198 Rep 709 Posts Drives: 2011 328i Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	Ordered from rockauto and went with Bosch. Perfect.
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gamesfrager Banned 198 Rep 709 Posts Drives: 2011 328i Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	Well, Bosch fits perfectly. Been in Calgary's winter/snow for the past month+ and they work perfectly. No streaking, no noise, nothing. So, if it's missing the BMW logo somewhere and that saved me some money, it's good in my books Last edited by gamesfrager; 12-11-2018 at 10:54 PM..
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pizza_nightmare Private First Class 17 Rep 130 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 328xi Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: New York City iTrader: (0)	Subscribed to this thread! I'm about a month away from having to get new wipers. Getting ready for that northeast winter. Will my 11 year-old, 160k mile windshield affect wiper performance?
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nhhiep Captain 88 Rep 863 Posts Drives: bmw Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (0)	E90 is using 18". 17" is for E92/93. Get Valeo on Amazon cheap. they're OEM
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N54Society Major Private First Class 449 Rep 1,327 Posts Drives: 2010 E90 335i M Sport Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: US, NA, Earth, Milky Way Galaxy iTrader: (2)	I think for an E90, this is the one to get. Can someone confirm? https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...em-61612159627 __________________ 2008 E92 335i 6MT: FBO + MMP Silicone Inlets \| Stage 1 LPFP \| 335is clutch + MFactory SMFW \| Custom BuraQ + MHD tune \| 3.5Bar N20 sensor [SOLD] 2010 E90 335i M-Sport AT: 5" Stepped FMIC, Stage 2 LPFP - MHD V7 E60 Tune running 100% E85 - VRSF DPs Last edited by N54Society; 12-12-2018 at 11:18 AM..
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