I bought my second pair of Bosch Icon wipers about a year ago and it seems to be about time to replace them again. I'm not sure how long wipers are supposed to last, but they started leaving streaks about 4-5 months ago. The streaking isn't unbearable, but on colder days the residue left by the wipers doesn't readily evaporate making it difficult to see. I replaced my first set after about a year with similar use and results.
When I first put them on my car, they worked flawlessly. All of the rain droplets were removed from end to end of the wiper without any streaking. The design of the wiper applies even pressure throughout the blade and doesn't lift off while wiping at highway speeds.
I'm sure the life of your wipers will depend greatly upon your climate, but I've been getting about 6 months of good use from these. I usually park my car outdoors and feel that the infrequent rain and the sometimes dry weather of Los Angeles may have contributed to the hardening of the rubber blades. Overall, I'll probably stick with Bosch since they are good wipers. I'll just have to wait until they go on sale since they are a little pricey.
| Brand | Bosch Automotive |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 7.5 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 21 x 2.6 x 1.2 inches |
| Item model number | 418B |
| Discontinued by manufacturer | Yes |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 418B |
