I just installed the Bosch Icon 260E and 180E on my '22 XT. They worked well in my 150 mile drive in rain today.
Pros: worked well in rain
Vehicle:
Subaru Outback
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I recently spent $70 on Bosch Icon wipers because I read they were supposed to be good. I read page after page on the internet of what size wiper to get and what brand was good. Bosch kept getting mentioned. All the sizes said to get 26 and 19 inches. Guess what? BOTH of these are WRONG. First off, I was not near my car when I purchased these or else I would have just measured the wiper myself. Both these sizes are bigger than stock and while they technically fit, there is less than an inch of clearance beteeen them. Secondly, I suspect because of the size, the wipers do not wipe correctly. They both leave giant patches of the windshield un-wiped due to the blade not making proper contact with the glass. Third, I had to use a damn Dremel to "modify" the clip just to get these stupid things on the car and even then I had to use so much force to get them on that I thought I was going to break them or wiper arm. I barely got them on. Now I can't return them so I'm stuck with $70 wiper blades that don't work properly.
Cons: incorrect size, poor wiping, difficult installation, poor fit
Vehicle:
Honda Civic
Mine were worn out and noisy. Bosch ones off Amazon are fine
Pros: are fine
Cons: worn out, noisy
I've replaced the wipers on my BMW with Bosch and they worked perfectly.
Pros: worked perfectly
Vehicle:
BMW
I binned them after 2 days and replaced them with some Bosch ones.
Cons: terrible
Replaced with a pair of Bosch ones that fit perfectly and operate silently.
Pros: fit perfectly, operate silently
I run the Bosch replacements (not Icons) that use the button mount as factory not an adaptor. They're great, swap 'em yearly in the cold states.
Pros: great, swap yearly
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
Part number: A863S
Anyway, i decided to splurge on the icons and am liking them so far but need to see how long they last.
Pros: liking them so far
Cons: need to see longevity
The only reason I went with the Bosch Icons after all was, I had my windshield replaced at Safelite, which was almost a complete success. This messed up the drivers side wiper blade, so when I had my dealership adjust the wiper arms correctly, I replaced the Michelin Endurance XT with Bosch Icons.
Honestly, the Icons have not impressed me at all.
Cons: not impressed
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