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Old 01-11-2012, 08:04 PM
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Proper Wiper blade size

Alright, I'm looking to get replacement wiper blades and I'm not concerned with the type of blade, more concerned with the size. I know the drivers side is 26" but I keep finding mixed reviews on the passenger size. Some sites say 16", others say 17". Can anyone verify size please?
Old 01-11-2012, 08:19 PM
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I can't confirm the passenger side - but I just wanted to mention that you can buy blade inserts from the dealership. Relatively cheap - as opposed to replacing the entire wiper (er...did I misunderstand what you were saying?).

I wanna say 17 though...?
Old 01-11-2012, 08:35 PM
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passenger is 17, driver is 26
This was for my 08 g37s
Old 01-11-2012, 08:47 PM
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Ok. Tirerack says 16" on the passenger side for some reason
Old 01-11-2012, 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by dtran2714
passenger is 17, driver is 26
This was for my 08 g37s
this was the size of the ones for my '09 37S that i bought.

seem to work just fine
Old 01-11-2012, 10:44 PM
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Why not just go out side and measure the existing blade/insert?
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Dude, 1 inch is not going to make any difference. If it were me I would get the shorter one.

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Old 01-12-2012, 08:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Jsolo
Why not just go out side and measure the existing blade/insert?
Good call... With all this technology sometimes common sense is overlooked. Haha
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Read the owners manual. Plain and simple.
Old 01-12-2012, 10:46 AM
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Owners manual does not tell size. At least I couldn't find it when I looked.
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It's 26 for the driver 16 for the passenger.
Old 01-12-2012, 11:06 AM
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Also another F.Y.I is that you can just replace the fillers and keep the stock bracket. It quick and easy to.
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Originally Posted by dtran2714
passenger is 17, driver is 26
This was for my 08 g37s
^^This. I just replaced mine with OEM wiper blades.

1 inch will make a difference. If it's 1 inch too big, you might end up with a bent wiper arm, which $$$$ to replace. But if in doubt, go with the shorter one.
Old 01-12-2012, 03:10 PM
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See, even everyone here is saying 2 different sizes. Haha.
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i just asked the service rep. Its 26 driver 16 passenger.


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