Best wiper blades 1972 911

[Veronica87911]

I’m at the point where I need new wiper blades for Daisy, my 72 T. She has Bosch blades on now, but from early on, I wasn’t happy with their performance. What are you fine folks using on your cars these days? Please let me know when you have a chance..thanks.

[RSTarga]

They don't look right, but I've been using the Bosch Icon beam blade for a couple of years. Best I've ever had, looks like there is a newer version now.
Easy to switch out for the original type when needed.

[rgupta250]

Depends...are you looking for the best performing wiper blades or the best period correct wiper blades?

[Chilling in VT]

My brother got tired of the dried out, made in China, Bosch blades and swapped over to some PIAA ones from Tire Rack, https://www.tirerack.com/wipers/deta...3&autoModClar=
They were tremendously better. The frames look correct and the silicone blade is much quieter. I plan on getting a set for my car as well.

[raspy2point2]

mine happen to have the original frames. not the ones with the oval holes you get today. so when it was time for rubber replacement, I found them at my local VW dealer-- they are the exact copies of what is on the car now. the only thing was I had to cut them a little shorter.

[RSTarga]

mine happen to have the original frames. not the ones with the oval holes you get today. so when it was time for rubber replacement, I found them at my local VW dealer-- they are the exact copies of what is on the car now. the only thing was I had to cut them a little shorter.

Been a while since i had to slide those rubber squeegees into an arm.
I used the PIAA ones for a while, good blades too, but nothing works as well as the beam type, no matter the speed.

[Haasman]

David

"...bean type..." being the OEM style, VW style?

[67SWT]

I got some from Eric.
https://www.autoforeignservices.com/

[RSTarga]

David

"...bean type..." being the OEM style, VW style?

Beam type, is the new design for most modern wipers. I put a set of Bosch Ikon's on. Eric does incredible reproductions and what you want for originality, but for practical on the road use the new design is way superior and seem to last much longer.
Wipers are cheap and easy to switch out.

[Haasman]

Thanks David. Where did you source 'em and did you use just the blades or complete arms?