The synthetic rubber blade has a graphite treatment for chatter-free performance in the wet and the transition back to dry. The Latitude sweeps across flat and curved windshields at the ideal sweep angle despite its slightly higher than stock arm mounting height. Rain-X claims the adapter covers 96 percent of all vehicle mounting situations. The Rain-X Latitude comes with a pre-installed universal adaptor, holding the wiper blade firmly in place on the bayonet wiper arm.

The pre-stressed spring steel internal beam structure holds the wiper blade on curved and flat windshields, and the aerodynamic shape helps reduce noise and high-speed chatter. However, the steel frame is heavy and is known to clog with ice.Įxcellent performance and easy installation put the Rain-X 2-IN-1 Latitude at the top of the pile for value.

The Bosch Direct Connect lived up to its name and delivered stock or better performance at a reasonable price. The all-steel frame features a six-point blade claw for even pressure on flat or curved windshields, and the precision-cut rubber blade swept away water, smashed bugs, and road grime with silent dispatch. Performance on the road and in the spray test rig was outstanding. The connector is a snap to install on the bayonet wiper arm and makes a solid wobble-free mount for smooth operation. The straightforward and sturdy design, well-designed connector, and natural rubber blade make the Bosch Direct Connect an excellent stock replacement choice for vehicles that left the factory with frame-style wiper blades. Sweeps away water, bugs, and road grime.

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