Rain-X 5079279 Latitude 8-In-1 Premium Graphite Coated Wiper Blade - 22"

by Rain-X

Product Features

• Specially blended graphite coated rubber blade delivers the ultimate smooth, clean, chatter free wipe
• Built in aerodynamic spoiler significantly reduces drag, noise and wind lift
• Prevents ice and snow build-up through the elimination of exposed metal components providing the Ultimate Visibility in Rain, Sleet and Snow
• Durable rubber encased substructure increase wiper flexibility and adherence to the windshield in harsh conditions
• Beam Blade with updated adaptor system enable it to fit all 8 of the different wiper arm clips

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 24.8 x 0.9 x 4.3 inches ; 1.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 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: B000RGXLI0
• Item model number: 5079279
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (618 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #21 in Automotive (See Top 100 in Automotive)
  • #3 in Automotive > Replacement Parts > Windshield Wipers & Washers > Wipers > Blades

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Rain-X Latitude Wiper Blade contours to the unique curvature of your windshield to provide smooth, even wiping pressure along the full legth of the blade. The Rain-X Latitude series of windshield wiper blades offers ultimate visibility in rain, sleet, and snow. The Latitude's synthetic rubber squeegee resists cracking in extreme temperatures, and prevents ice and snow build-up through the elimination of exposed metal components. Rain-X Latitude wiper blades fit over 98% of vehicles, thanks to the pre-installed small j-hook adapter and included multi-adapter for side pin, large j-hook, and bayonet wiper blade arms.

Fits 98% of vehicles' wiper blade arms thanks to included multi-adapter

Easy to Install

Latitude wiper blades are for use on either originally installed standard or curved-style wiper blades. They come pre-installed with small j-hook adapter, and the package contains a multi-adapter for side pin, large j-hook, and bayonet wiper blade arms. The Rain-X Latitude Version 2 wiper blades fit I&L (Insert & Lock) and PTB (Pinch Tab Button) wiper blade arms.

High Performance Wipe

The contoured design of the Latitude wiper applies even pressure along the entire blade length for a smooth, clean wipe every time. A specially blended graphite-coated rubber blade delivers the ultimate smooth, clean, chatter-free wipe. The blade's built-in aerodynamic spoiler significantly reduces drag, noise and wind lift for a smoother driving experience even in less-than-ideal conditions.

Ice-Resistant Frame

The Latitude's ice-resistant frame prevents ice and snow build-up through the elimination of exposed metal components. The durable, rubber-encased substructure increases wiper flexibility and adherence to the windshield in harsh conditions. This means more visibility in severe driving conditions and a longer windshield wiper life.

Product Description

Rain-X "Beam" blade design contoured design applies even pressure along entire length of blade

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

119 of 125 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Operator Error?, July 15, 2010

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The Grizz (Nevada, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Rain-X 5079280 Latitude 8-In-1 Premium Graphite Coated Wiper Blade - 24" (Automotive)

Reading some of the other reviews, I think some people are installing these incorrectly. The symptoms they describe sound like the first set I bought, which was for my girlfriend's 2008 Nissan Rogue. When I installed the driver's side wiper (the longer of the two) it didn't make good contact with the windshield and would have left huge streaks. There is a way to adjust how the wiper sits by fiddling with the mount. Once I did that (per the included instructions), it worked like a champ. I just put a pair on my 2010 Xterra, and didn't have to do anything special...they worked great from the start. It sometimes pays to read the instructions.

As far as the blades scratching the windshield, the only thing I can think of that would cause that to happen is if they forgot to take the plastic cover off the blade. I can't see how someone might do that, but the blade itself is pretty flexible, so I have no idea how it could scratch auto glass.

For me, these have been great, and the price on Amazon is very reasonable. I think I saved about $6 per blade by not getting them at the local auto parts store. I think this should be one of the items that Amazon lets you "Subscribe" to, so you could have them delivered every six months or so. That would certainly help me to remember to change my wiper blades!

149 of 161 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Great for rain, not for snow., February 12, 2008

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Stanz (New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rain-X 5079279 Latitude 8-In-1 Premium Graphite Coated Wiper Blade - 22" (Automotive)

These wipers are fantastic in the rain, especially when brand new. They do not squeak or smear while removing all water from your windshield.

In the snow, they are not that bad, if you park your car in a garage anyway. The problem with these blades is that they do not hold up well in cold weather, especially when coated with snow and ice.

I've had these blades on my Blazer for about 7 months, and during the fall they were great. Once the bad weather started to come (Buffalo, NY) the snow and ice began to build up on the blades while parked outside. The design of these blades includes plastic end caps that keep the main blade strip from moving. But when water has collected inside the cap and it freezes, the expanded ice loosens the cap and it eventually falls off. After that, the blade will slowly ease its way out from the holder slot. If you do not slide it back right away (every day or during the drive) it will ruin the blade when it wipes. This results in the wiper not being able to get a clean wipe in thick snows or sleet on both strokes. I regularly get a big wet icy patch in the middle of my windshield due to this.

I have been looking for the perfect winter wipers for a long time, and these are not them.

25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not Quite..., July 30, 2007

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C. Ehmke (Security, Co United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rain-X 5079276 Latitude 8-In-1 Premium Graphite Coated Wiper Blade - 19" (Automotive)

When I received these wipers I was pretty excited about the design. They are basically a sturdy curved flexible one-piece body with a graphite rubber wiper blade attached. They curve that is build-in seems to be a good solution to replacing all of the little metal springy parts that make up a conventional wiper - fewer parts to catch ice or snow.

I installed these on my '03 Tundra and found that when the curve of the wiper was pushed into the curve of my windshield it failed for about 1.5" of wiper on the far right of the passenger window wiper. This small portion just floated over the window - in some places wiping - in most places just skimming the water, not really touching the window.. This was also happening to a lesser degree on the driver's side. The result is unsatisfactory, as the missed water tends to cause running before the wiper cycles again. I switched sides and got the same results.

I am going to try to intentionally deform the wiper end that is not contacting the window but I'm afraid the verdict is in for me. These may work just fine for your vehicle but '03 Tundra owners, consider yourselves warned.