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R52 Longer Wiper Blades?

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Old Jun 14, 2025 | 12:56 PM
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Longer Wiper Blades?

It seems to me the stock wiper blades on my '06 R52 are a bit too short. I'm not sure I have the correct blades on there, the rubber measures about 17.5" (left/driver) and 18.5" (right/passenger). It appears I could go another 2" on each blade to have better coverage without hitting the edges of the windshield.

Anyone do this? Do I have the correct size blades on there?
 
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Old Jun 14, 2025 | 05:48 PM
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I use the PIAA 19" Blades on all of mine
 
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Old Jun 14, 2025 | 09:53 PM
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18 driver / 19 passenger - that is what I run.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2025 | 03:46 AM
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With the stock blades there’s a chunk at the top that doesn’t get touched and it’s annoying. Maybe it’s just me.
 
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