Replacement Wiper Blade Recommendations (for my W212)
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2012 W212 | 2016 W205
Replacement Wiper Blade Recommendations (for my W212)
Hi all,
Long time since I've posted but I've been searching for a new pair of wiper blades for my 2012 E250 CGI for a while now and thought I'd reach out for some advice. I've tried a few Bosch and Trico ones here in Australia but they just don't seem to last in the Aussie heat. I'm finding that after about 6 months they seem to fail quite badly to the point where they streak across the windscreen and need to be replaced.
I've been recommended Wipers Direct Mercedes Benz E Class Replacement Wipers by a friend but before I buy I'd like to know if anybody has any other recommendations for wiper blades that I can get in Australia? Don't want to spend any extra money on wipers if I can avoid it!
Cheers,
Long time since I've posted but I've been searching for a new pair of wiper blades for my 2012 E250 CGI for a while now and thought I'd reach out for some advice. I've tried a few Bosch and Trico ones here in Australia but they just don't seem to last in the Aussie heat. I'm finding that after about 6 months they seem to fail quite badly to the point where they streak across the windscreen and need to be replaced.
I've been recommended Wipers Direct Mercedes Benz E Class Replacement Wipers by a friend but before I buy I'd like to know if anybody has any other recommendations for wiper blades that I can get in Australia? Don't want to spend any extra money on wipers if I can avoid it!
Cheers,
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W212 MY'14 M276-3.5NA @75kMi
wipers madness...
Actually wipers skipping across the windshield doesn't have to be from bad wipers. Some of us enjoyed the racket with fresh factory supplies under 6 month old.
Currently I am using the Michelin sold at US Costco.... I extracted the refills: perfect match
The longest lasting upgrade BLADES ARE SILICONE based. The black rubber under solar UV exposure has limited performance.
The long story short is the angle of the car wiper arm is factory biased such that the blade is forced to skip instead of wipe properly.
Once you twist the arm angle couple degrees, the blades wipe normally like any Lexus.
Currently I am using the Michelin sold at US Costco.... I extracted the refills: perfect match
The longest lasting upgrade BLADES ARE SILICONE based. The black rubber under solar UV exposure has limited performance.
The long story short is the angle of the car wiper arm is factory biased such that the blade is forced to skip instead of wipe properly.
Once you twist the arm angle couple degrees, the blades wipe normally like any Lexus.
Last edited by CaliBenzDriver; Feb 27, 2024 at 01:17 AM.
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2011 Mercedes E350 4Matic Wagon
I prefer the OEM MB branded wipers for my S212. They are pricey but I buy them from FCP Euro and warranty them every year through the retailer's lifetime warranty. Imo they preform the best and are less prone to skipping.
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W212 E550 4M P2
Actually wipers skipping across the windshield doesn't have to be from bad wipers. Some of us enjoyed the racket with fresh factory supplies under 6 month old.
The long story short is the angle of the car wiper arm is factory biased such that the blade is forced to skip instead of wipe properly.
Once you twist the arm angle couple degrees, the blades wipe normally like any Lexus.
The long story short is the angle of the car wiper arm is factory biased such that the blade is forced to skip instead of wipe properly.
Once you twist the arm angle couple degrees, the blades wipe normally like any Lexus.
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W212 MY'14 M276-3.5NA @75kMi
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JohnnyR :
Here this is a great coverage about the arm angle MB insist on screwing up
Hope this helps
Here this is a great coverage about the arm angle MB insist on screwing up
Hope this helps
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https://www.rainx.com/product/silicone-advantedge/
I have these on my car (not an MB) and they're great! We do have MB wipers on the grocery getter and they are also great.
I have these on my car (not an MB) and they're great! We do have MB wipers on the grocery getter and they are also great.
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I thought MB OE blades for my G550 were expensive at $40/set, but top of the heap Michelin, Bosch and RainX blades sell for nearly $40/ea. at auto stores. MB re-invented the attachment mechanism, so OE is all that fits my 2019.
1. Yet another wiper blade attachment design is not going to save the planet.
2. Selling blade refills (just the rubber part) rather than an entire blade assembly with 6 plastic adapter pieces might.
1. Yet another wiper blade attachment design is not going to save the planet.
2. Selling blade refills (just the rubber part) rather than an entire blade assembly with 6 plastic adapter pieces might.
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