Valeo Ultimate Wiper Blades

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Originally Posted by Wisha Haddan H3

I hear they're excellent blades, but the frame is still hinged, so I'd expect ice build up on the hinge in winter.

This was my first purchase from tirerack.com but it went smooth and shipped fast. The "2 for 1" was a little confusing because they just cut the price per unit in half, but I figured that out when I updated the quantity to 1 and back.

Best part is you won't get ice/snow buildup between the arm and the blade as on the stock design. That was the problem I encountered last year. Had to stop repeatedly and knock the frozen snow out between the blade and the arm.

[fourfourto]

Originally Posted by aetherH3

i just put on the PIAA Silicon blades and absolutely love them... They work great in snow too, I've tested.

I got the same ones in carbon fiber

[fourfourto]

They dont make silicon or carbon fiber for the back so I got the graphite ones

[HummerHippy]

Just order a set of Valeos. Thanks all.

[Wisha Haddan H3]

Originally Posted by fourfourto

They dont make silicon or carbon fiber for the back so I got the graphite ones

Good idea for the rear window ... may have to try that

[H3PAC]

My Valeos arrived quickly from tirerack.com and I installed them. Had a good rain to test them out in.....awesome performance. Can't wait for the snow and ice! Thanks for the info guys. So far, well worthwhile.

[Dani]

just got my Valeo's in today. Now all that's missing is my H3

Thank god it comes home tomorrow. This trailblazer is a piece of crap!

[H3PAC]

Originally Posted by Dani

just got my Valeo's in today. Now all that's missing is my H3

Thank god it comes home tomorrow. This trailblazer is a piece of crap!

Aw, a new trinket to hang on your H3 and all you can do is wait.

[HummerHippy]

Mine arrived yesterday from Tirerack. Put 'em on during lunch. Now waiting for the weather. It's been in the 50s in Upstate NY!! Where's the snow????

[Dani]

Originally Posted by H3PAC

Aw, a new trinket to hang on your H3 and all you can do is wait.

wait and wait and wait...took my H3 in on Tuesday for an oil change/tire rotation, a new passenger door handle (2nd one for my h3), new roof rails and a windshield vibration noise that was driving me insane. I was told that I could pick it up Wednesday afternoon. Wed. I get a call saying the dealership is waiting for parts, H3 will be ready thurs. Thursday comes around and yeah you guessed it. Still not ready. Friday comes along...STILL not ready. No clue why it took the service dept. 4 days to finish the work but I'm happy to finally have my H3 home again. Now all I gotta do is put the new blades on and I'm good to go!

Almost forgot- the dealership completely detailed the inside/outside of my H3 as well....washed it, waxed it the whole 9yds. I didn't request this nor did they charge me for it. It REALLY makes me wonder exactly what they were doing w/my H3 when it was in for service. Things that make ya go hmm........

[H3PAC]

Originally Posted by Dani

It REALLY makes me wonder exactly what they were doing w/my H3 when it was in for service.

Chekin yer engine!

[Wisha Haddan H3]

My valeo's are getting a workout today ... the snow is really coming down here! So far so good driving to work this morning, but the real test will be going homej. It's a blizzard out there

[Dani]

Originally Posted by Wisha Haddan H3

My valeo's are getting a workout today ... the snow is really coming down here! So far so good driving to work this morning, but the real test will be going homej. It's a blizzard out there

I'm so glad it's yet to snow here. I hate snow. I don't mind the cold- it's the snow that's a pain in the ass

[usetosellhummer]

I hated the Piaa and took them back, speck of dirt on the blade and skip and streak city

[HummerHippy]

Originally Posted by HummerHippy

Mine arrived yesterday from Tirerack. Put 'em on during lunch. Now waiting for the weather. It's been in the 50s in Upstate NY!! Where's the snow????

Is it bad to quote oneself>

Ok, after about a month.
Good:
I like the ability of these wipers to keep the windshield clean without steaks. Although there are some, at times. Less then the standard wiper.

Bad:
On both wipers now, the end cap becomes damaged. Passenger side, end cap came off at some point. Don't think it was me while brushing snow off the truck. Driver's side (today), the end cap was on but had been slightly chipped underneath. ON both, this allows the medle splines to widen, and the wiper basically splits open/frays its ends, and is just about useless. I also notice that ice can freeze up on it easily which affects how well it pouts pressure across the whole windshield.

So for sunner use, I like them much better. For winter, I am not sure. Sice I haven't used them thru a summer yet, I can't tell what is causing the end cap issue to fail.

oh, I'll try to get some pics in a few days.

[Disnydad]

I've put these wipers on both my H3 & the wifes Cadillac SRX. One of the wipers on the SRX is starting to chatter. No end cap problems yet.

[H3PAC]

So far, mine are performing flawlessly. Best wipers I have ever owned.

[Wu Jen]

I keep alcohol wipes in my glove box. About every week i wipe my blades down with them. With all the crud on the road it definitely helps!

[mikejr]

I've been using the Bosch Icon's on my H2 and my wifes Trailblazer, they work great.

[HumbleAg]

I bought the Valeo's as well after reading about them here. (used them as "filler items" on a cardomain order to get free shipping)

They seem to work pretty well, but the passengers side doesn't sweep the top 1" or so. It catches it on the down strokes, but at vertical position it is raised up off the windshield. I've been meaning to pull it off and compare the shape to the driver's side, but haven't yet.

Both are 17", I'm wondering if the passenger's side arm doesn't put enough pressure on the top to keep it on the surface. ???