I run 22A Bosch ICON both sides, did on the '10, and now on the '16 Limited.

I've thought the right side could perhaps be longer, but I'm not persuaded enough to change.

 

I think the stock size is 22" for both. Having said that, I would park the wipers at the top of the windshield and in the middle of the stroke and see if a 23 or 24 could fit and not hit anything.

I run the lower cost blades mostly because good wiper blades shouldn't have to cost $20 a piece. Wipers have become like razor blades, expensive for some ungodly reason, most likely theft. I use Rainx washer fluid and that helps alot to bead the water off the windshield. I also apply Rainx or some of my spray detailer from time to time and that helps alot. At one point, I was buying wiper blades at Menards and getting them free from rebates... Didn't buy wiper blades for both a year or so.

 

RainX washer fluid is a flipping godsend. I love it.

It's a good idea, to park at the top and halfway to see if they hit anything. I'll try that when winter's done in a month or so!

 

I got the Rainx Latitudes the other day from Pepboys for $32, they had a sale where you get $12 off. I figured why not. They last a long time, I put a set on my impala probably 4 or 5 years ago and they're still on there getting the job done lol.

 

5 years on wiper blades?

 

I put in new blades last year (2016) and my car is 08 (bought in May 2008). I live in New England area.

 

I'm about 90% sure they're still the same ones lol. I should double check when I get off work. The lady at pepboys also said she had the same ones on her car since 2014 and hers are still working great.
5 years does sound like a lot but they've been working great man, I really should double check to make sure they're the same ones so I don't spread any mis-information LOL. I'll try to update if I remember to! My memory isn't the best lol.

 

It's all good... If one can get really get 3-5 years out of a set of wiper blades, then I would say that is money well spent. I just hate how expensive certain necessities have become, wiper blades being one of them.

 

I run what it says to, if you tried to run a longer one on the passenger side it would hang off the windshield most likely.

Also while we are talking wiper blades avoid Bosch like the plague... I put some on 8 days ago, by the second day the clip on the passenger one had broken and on the highway it started scooting back and forth on the rod and stuttering across the windshield.

 

Considering it was 60F in Indiana yesterday for this (so far) pathetic excuse of a winter... lol. Watch, now that I've said it we're gonna get -45 windchills and 6 feet of snow. Bahaha.

Also, 5 years on a set of blades is ridiculously awesome. I change mine yearly, almost out of habit instead of necessity. When I used Bosch, back when I was young and naive, I had to change them out every six months because they got so bad, and I thought it was the norm lol. Then I tried RainX and my life was changed. Now I'm using Tricos.



Yeah, I don't think there's much room for play on the passenger side judging from the streaks. I wonder if I can fit a larger blade on the driver's side. We'll see.

I LOL'd.

I've run at least 4 sets over the years, on 2 Gen 8 Impalas, and am VERY satisfied.

My 1 way commute is 68 miles, so I'm at about 140 miles a day, with errand side trips a couple times a week, and I am regularly over 90 and over 100 on the highway.

Another LOL.

 

Ok i double checked and my impala currently has a cheap set that I got from RockAuto when they had a blowout sale, I remembered where I got them from after I went and looked at them, but these have been installed for about 2-3 years without any issues so far, they could probably be replaced at this point but I had to use them this past weekend during our storms down here and they weren't horrible by any means. I'll probably pick up another RainX set or go for the cheaper ones again and just use RainX Wiper fluid.

 

My 2013 calls for 22 driver 21 pass sides.


During the winter I swap the stock blades out for the rubber covered "winter" style blades.
I use the 22 on the drivers side and a 19 on the pass. side.
A 19 because a 21 winter blade doesn't fully contact the right side/edge of the glass.


That combo works great in the frozen NY winters!

 

Fwiw, my '12/'13's owner manuals call for 21.7" (55cm) wiper blades on both sides....

 

Fwiw, my '12/'13's owner manuals call for 21.7" wiper blades on both sides....

This is what the application guides call for as well... Try finding a 21.7" blade...o:beer:

 

Round up to 22" or down to 21", lol!

 

There are "exact fit" wipers that *might* actually be that size? Can't remember the name brand, but I know Walmart caries them. Not sure if they are that exact or not though...

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^+1. Just go off the store charts or Rockauto online for your make/model year.

 

Let me say first off that I am aware of the factory recommended wiper sizes.I had been using 22" ones for the drivers side and 21" for the passenger side due to the odd factory specifications.I have felt the drivers side was too small and was looking for a larger wiper.I have found that if you go to ebay and search for wipers for a 2013 Impala (my car) the combination that comes up more often is a 24" drivers side and a 19" for the passenger.I ordered a cheap set (less than $8 for the pair shipped) and am giving them a shot as I write this.I have only had 1 chance to use them but so far I like the extra view on the drivers side.I know its only an inch but it seems like more.I also dont expect the blades to last long given what i paid for them but I will try to report back when I come to a final decision.

 

Thanks! I was actually going to try 23 / 21 (instead of 22/22) but now I think I might give 24/20 or 24/19 a shot. Do let us know when you've had an opportunity to use it a little more please!

 

After some very unscientific experimentation I have determined the ideal sizes for wiper blades for my 2013 Impala are,24" drivers side and 22" passenger side and by ideal I mean clearing the most windshield area as possible without interference.You may be able to use a 23" blade on the passenger side but it would be getting close to hitting the rubber molding at the bottom corner of the windshield,also I did not have a 23" blade to test.lol.This is for general information only and is by no means a recommendation to everyone as to the size of wiper they should use,just a report of what I will be using going forward.Happy wiping.lol

 

Happy wiping indeed!

One would assume these would fit all 06-16(limited) impalas. I'll try them soon and report back with the 100% non-anecdotal, highly-scientific results.

 

Please do because I noticed the one day last week that my driver's side blade is starting to smear towards the bottom so it is time to replace them. I am not going to buy expensive blades but if a 24"/22" combo works I will give it a try.

 

Any update to the 24/22 wiper blades? I have a 15' Limited and am curious what to purchase. Thanks.

 

I think I will be sticking to this combo.However,I would not go beyond 22" on the passenger side.I have noticed a slight ticking sound coming from the passenger side when the wipers are on high. I assume it is the wiper making contact with the rubber trim around the bottom corner of the windshield as it returns downward very quickly.I do use the wipers alot on high so I'm not too worried about the noise and it isnt present on normal speed or when on delay.

 

So, we're in for one more freeze over the next two weeks. It's about time to change my wipers anyway. I figured if it gets cold again, I'll just pop my old wipers back on. So, I'm going to go pick up 24/22 wipers in the next two or three days.

I've always used Trico Force blades on my Impala, but I'm wondering if you fine folks have any blades to recommend for me to try? I like to experiment, and I'm thinking of trying the Bosch Icons again, just need to find the 24A and 22B.

Let me know, and I can get back to you guys this weekend at the latest!

 

Okay guys. I got off work early, and had to run some errands, so I figured, why not get the wiper blades and try them out? So I picked up a set of Bosch Icons, 24A and 22B.

For those who are wondering, the Icons come in A, B and OE. The A, B represent curvature, where B is more curved than A. Some cars require a more curved passenger side blade to contour with the windshield better. The A and B also have an asymmetric "spoiler" on the upper side of the blade, presumably so that wind pushes it down against the windshield while driving. Here's where the OE comes in. OE has a symmetrical "spoiler" down the middle of the blade, as opposed to A or B. I think this is for the cars which have wipers that go in different directions, like the Focus or Fusion or older Civic.

Anyway, the 24/22 combo does work very well. The driver's side does clear a lot better than with the 22 (duh). I also have no issues with clearance.

There must be something different about the 2010 or 2011+ Impalas, because unlike what MarkTN experienced, I do have plenty of room on the passenger side on my 08. In fact, I believe that a 24/23 combination might even work better. The space between the edge of the windshield / tip of the driver's side blade leads me to believe that a 23 inch wiper might work. I don't think the Bosch Icons come in a 23 inch size, but I know Trico and Valeo do.

I've attached some pictures showing the clearance on the passenger's side edge, the clearance between the two blades, and the clearance at the top and bottom of the driver's side at max wipe, respectively.

Hope this helps!

 

I would comment on a few things I have learned about the Trico blades. The model of blades I have from Trico are the winter style called: Ice. They are fine in non-winter conditions. But despite their name they really do a lousy job if there is a winter storm with cold weather and ice. They are too light and flexible in my opinion. As soon as some Ice builds up, they loose contact with the window. It will be the last pair of the winter blades I'll purchase from Trico. They were not cheap- even with the discount coupon to apply.

Summer blades I have been running the Bosch Excel (metal) as that is what the car came with. The one side I replaced with the same model and swapped the 2 blades from one side to the other.

As for the 22" that is the longest I'd go on the passengers side for my 06 vehicle- the last few inches does not touch the right side in the down position no matter which brand or style I've had on. The 22" seem also to be a very popular length- sold out more often than the 21", 23" or 24", so it could be worth checking the clearance sales for the alternative lengths and doing the 2 different sizes in the next round.

 

We have a 2012 and I noticed the same thing - 22" driver's side seemed too short. Finally took a chance and put in a 24" blade - SUCCESS!! It works! Doesn't seem to affect the wiping speed at all - MUCH better visibility now. Should have done this long time ago. PLEASE spread the word that a 24" WILL work on the driver's side.

 

WOW!!! I'm wiped out!

 

Just bought what Rock Auto said to; 22A drivers, 21A passenger side for my ‘16 Limited.

I noticed that on winter, the passenger upper end seemed to feel neglected by the defroster, running 22A Icons on noth sides.

Gonna try the ‘Rock Recommended’ length this time, and give the passenger side some defroster love.

But what I have still don’t have issues yet worth changing then, so it may take onto November to habe an opinion.

 

@TeeRev I understand picking 24 and 22 for length, but why the B curvature?

 

Have a 2014 limited. Using rain x latitude 24" on drivers side 22" on passenger side.
No problems at all.