Wiper Blades - Correct Sizes

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Can someone confirm the standard wiper blade sizes. I always thought that both fronts were 15" and the rear 18". Yet on my car the driver's is 16" and the passenger 15", which corresponds to what Tickover sell -

[stevemarl]

As I understand it 15" is correct both sides? If you go any longer it just goes off the screen due to the curvature doesn`t it?
18 is correct at back.

[pbar]

Thanks Steve. The 16" on my driver's side has always been fine, but I've only just measured it out of curiousity. Most places seem to stock 15" pairs for the front, just curious as to why Tickover also states 16" for the driver's.

[stevemarl]

TBH, never seen that before; Eurocarparts only sell 15s - except for a Denso one of 13" !!! I`d just want the symmetry of identical sizes myself (though I`m aware that is bordering on OCD... )

[pbar]

Well I just want correctness, standardisation and originality. So I shall join in with your OCD

[pbar]

Are the Euro Car Parts ones ok? I was looking at the Halfords ones but they're a whopping £15 for a pair.

[stevemarl]

Can`t remember what make they were (which is worrying - given my gene pool ) but they were well known. I think you can get Bosch ones on Amazon for £3-5 ?

edit: I`ll only get these from Amazon as I worry about counterfeit stuff on ebay, trust Amazon more.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bosch-SP15-Supe ... 5%22+wiper

[pbar]

Can`t remember what make they were (which is worrying - given my gene pool )

Couldn't help but chuckle at that Thank you Steve, will look at the Bosch ones also.

[stevemarl]

Just in case you missed my edit, they are £3 each from Amazon http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bosch-SP15-Supe ... 5%22+wiper

Just realised these are `add-on` items, you need to buy a larger thing to be able to purchase. How about http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SP15-BOSCH-WI ... 541b2acc6d

[Mc Tool]

(though I`m aware that is bordering on OCD... )

Not at all , I think that if there is one of something on each side they should be the same , look the same , be adjusted the same. One of my pet hates is vehicles with twin exhausts that are uneven . I have a Motoguzzi V twin m/cycle with one pot out each side and one cylinder is ahead of the other by the width of a con rod .........drives me nuts

[Fordoholic Nick]

Well I just want correctness, standardisation and originality.

Hi Paul.

I don't know if you recall mate but I bought a set of the Halfords blades. Both the front were indeed 15". I looked at the Bosch ones too but the Halfords ones actually looked more like the original ones I had so I decided against the Bosch ones. I am very happy with the Halfords ones. I had to use them a couple of weeks ago when I went to the RSFFE breakfast meet and I was very impressed with them I must say. They did indeed keep the windscreen perfectly clear when the rain came down (to my horror ).

The 15" drivers side blade fits just perfect on the windscreen mate. Just fits spot on with the curve of the screen

I agree with you that the Halfords ones are not cheap at £7.49 each but I would recommend them mate. Easy to fit too or you could even get the Halfords fitting guys to fit them for you mate

All the best

Nick

[pbar]

I don't know if you recall mate but I bought a set of the Halfords blades.

Hi Nick, yes I did remember and I looked up that old thread to re-read it again. I was just going to get the Halfords ones on your previous recommendation, it was only when I was comparing costs that I held back Although with the extra info you've given Nick, especially that they look more original, I am leaning towards them.

[dan the capri fan]

Special thanks to the person who posted this as it just so happens that ive brought a set of new wiper blades from GSF car parts in Birmingham. as my old ones were the original ones from 1986 well at least the front 2 were which had deteriorated badly splitting etc. the new ones i brought are the wrong sizes even though they said there for my model of capri. the front 2 are to long and the rear is to short, front 2 are bosch and the rear is denso. i can't remember the sizes off the top of my head but im going to take them back with the old blades to get them exchanged for the correct ones. i paid 16 quid for the new set and i now know the correct sizes for the wiper blades for a mk3 capri so i can get the correct ones next time thanks.

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Hi Dan, I'm pleased that this thread was of some help to you. If you have a look on the net, the price of quality wipers is really good. For example these are Bosch and correct for the Capri front I believe -

http://www.wiperblades.co.uk/bosch-sp15 ... per-blade/

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If anyone wants a Bosch rear wiper, they are only £3.12 here, free delivery -

http://www.carparts4less.co.uk/cp4l/c/F ... 6cc&000604

[Andrew 2.8i]

Ii now know the correct sizes for the wiper blades for a mk3 capri so i can get the correct ones next time thanks.

Hi Dan,
With the greatest of respect, you could have simply measured the old wiper blades before buying the new ones. It would have saved having to go back to GSF to exchange them.

Andrew.

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...you could have simply measured the old wiper blades before buying the new ones.

He may have had non standard sizes on though, like I had. Although Dan did say that his wipers are original, that may be unlikely given the age of our cars.

[pbar]

I went for Bosch ones, front and back, mainly due to cost as well as the fact that they are Bosch. Cost around £14 for all three including postage. Codes are SP15 (front) and SP18 (rear), very happy with them.

[nigecapri]

Thing to check is that after they have parked, the drivers wiper clears the top of the last sweep of the passenger side so that you don't get that dribble running down the middle of the screen.

bordering on OCD

N.B. Always make sure your eggs are installed the correct way in the 1/2 dozen eggbox

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