Bosch 422A ICON Wiper Blade - 22"

by Bosch

Product Features

• Dual precision-tensioned steel springs help create tension memory, applying uniform pressure along the entire blade length
• Aerodynamic wind spoiler creates downforce, preventing blade lift-off
• Exclusive FX dual-rubber-technology flex element resists ozone damage and hardening
• Exclusive weather shield connector system is pre-installed to protect arm connection from snow/ice build-up
• Smooth, quiet operation with 20% longer performance life vs. other premium wiper blades

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000IYDEOC
• Item model number: 422A
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (72 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #834 in Automotive (See Top 100 in Automotive)
  • #61 in Automotive > Replacement Parts > Windshield Wipers & Washers > Wipers > Blades

Product Description

Bosch bracketless wiper blades are designed without brackets or hinges, offering improved design and performance over conventional wiper blades. The award-winning design of Bosch ICON distributes more uniform pressure along the entire length of the blade for ultimate all-season performance that lasts up to 20% longer than other premium wiper blades. The integrated wind spoiler design increases the down force on the wiper blade to prevent lift-off at highway speeds. The bracketless design and enclosed tension springs provide superior wiping performance in all weather conditions. Bosch ICON blades are the best you can buy!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

57 of 62 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Where the rubber meets the road..., October 18, 2007

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Rosemary Thornton "Niece of Addie Hoyt Fargo ... (Norfolk, VA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bosch 422A ICON Wiper Blade - 22" (Misc.)

For more than 30 years, I've searched high and low for the perfect wiper blade. Being a little tiny bit obsessive about my car, one of the things I can NOT tolerate is a chattering, noisy, smeary, streaky wiper blade. Driving in the rain is hard enough without feeling like you're trying to look through a wax-paper windshield.

In the past, I'd put new wiper blades on my car two or three times a year and sometimes more, just to make sure I never had to deal with wiper smear or worse, wiper chatter. That sound is like fingernails on a blackboard to me!!

I'd also clean the rubber edge several times between blade changes, to keep the leading edge clean and free from debris and gooey tree gunk and junk. Due to my desire to keep the finest quality blades on the car, I'd only buy authentic Toyota blades for my 2003 Camry and then one day...

An associate at the local Toyota dealer talked me into buying the rubber inserts for the blades, rather than the whole blade assembly. For 20 minutes, I waited and watched as she fiddled around trying desperately to get the inserts into the arm assembly. Two days later (and 10 minutes of use later), while driving in a light rain storm, the whole thing came apart in pieces, scratching my windshield in the process. It was a Sunday afternoon (dealer was closed), so I drove directly to the auto parts store and told them I wanted the most expensive wiper-blade they sold. They took me to the Bosch Icon and said, "these are the best, but they're pricey."

I couldn't be more pleased with the quality and performance of this product. The two blades I bought for Cammie cost less than $50 which isn't THAT much contrasted against the frustration of not being able to see clearly through the windshield when it rains.

April 2008 UPDATE: I am on my second pair of Bosch Icons and I'm saddened to say that I am no longer "raving" about these things. While they're just swell for the first 60 days, they deteriorate quickly after that and become streaky and smeary. When I was buying wiper blades for my daughter's car, I asked the auto parts guy about the Bosch Icon. He replied, "I'm not that impressed with them either. They don't last long."

25 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Wiper Blade available, January 27, 2006

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Pookster (Philly, PA) - See all my reviews

I know, who thinks of looking for anything special when replacing your wiper blades. Get the cheapest ones from the auto parts store and forget about it, right? Well, if you have to deal with even the smallest amount of ice or snow, these blades are incredible. They wipe clean and smooth every time and never clog up with ice or snow. They sit low and tight on your windshield and don't skip or chatter at highway (or higher) speeds. While $20 bucks each may seem like a lot, consider your safety in bad weather and how effectively these blades clean your windshield, and you'll thank yourself every time. Buy them through amazon as they're the best deal around. Every auto parts store that had them wanted almost twice the price.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Wipes beautifully when new, but lifespan limited, November 30, 2009

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Gadgetman (St. Paul, MN USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Bosch 422A ICON Wiper Blade - 22" (Misc.)

I just installed my second set of Bosch ICON wiper blades on my BMW. As with the previous set, they perform beautifully in rain, silently clearing a completely streak-free path, as expected. They also work as advertised, preventing snow and ice build-up in throughout the extremes of Minnesota winters. The clean look and security provided by the latching hook cover is an added bonus.

However, their lifespan is limited: both ICON blades began leaving hairline streaks after 12 months' use, so I replaced them with another set of ICONs. Why the ICONs again? I did my own little CR testing over the past year on our vehicles, comparing the Bosch ICONs with the Trico and Anco competitive models. The ICONs offered cleaner wiping through rain and snow (when new), plus have a slightly better appearance installed. The Trico and Anco blades provided a more consistent performance as they aged, but I preferred the cleaner wiping performance of the ICONs over the longer lifespan of the Trico and Anco blades.

In other words, you can decide for yourself which is more important: shorter-term performance or longevity. If you are willing to sacrifice a bit of longevity for superior performance, the ICONs are the ideal choice!