Rivian now selling wiper blades

[Zoidz]

I don't even understand comments like this. They're wipers - how good or bad can they be? Even the cheapest, worn-out rubber squeegee will remove all water as long as the entire edge makes contact and the rubber is still flexible and isn't oily or deteriorated by chemicals or sunlight.

Then you should understand comments like this, because you cited some of the variables that can affect wiper blades, but many/most poeple are unware of them. A cheap, worn out blade OR an expensive two month old blade may not remove all water precisely because of the reasons you cited, and more.

A blade can become damaged or worn out in a few weeks depending on what happens to it. If you have daily snow and frost, and use your wiper blades to clear the windshield, they can be trash in a few weeks - the ice crystals are tiny knives that microshread the wiper. They can get contaminated by oil and antifreeze misted out by cars in front of you. And teh wipers may not be the problem - try doing a good cleaning of the windshield - it may be contaminated with a film that is causing the problem.

And of course, there are garbage brand new blades that don't even work out of the packaging. This whole market has evolved from a necessary replacement part to a "let's see what new marketing scheme we can come up with to sell even more expensive blades." I'm waiting for the "Empowered by AI" blades for $60 each.

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[Mathme]

I haven't been overly impressed with the Rivian OEM wiper blades. I've had this truck for 11k miles since June and they are just OK. When I need new blades, I'll likely switch over to a pair of Bosch as I've had good luck with them in the past.

Being in California and drive up to the mountains often every winter, I change my blades out in the November time frame each year so that I have a fresh pair at the beginning of the rainy season.

 

[C.R. Rivian]

Yes, they fit perfectly. I don’t think Amazon has their carfit technology exactly sorted. Our vehicles are standard 18 and 24 inch blade with hook connectors.

Thanks!

 

[NY_Rob]

This whole market has evolved from a necessary replacement part to a "let's see what new marketing scheme we can come up with to sell even more expensive blades." I'm waiting for the "Empowered by AI" blades for $60 each.

I'm waiting for "Smart Wiper Blades" that send a Text to you phone telling you it's time to replace them... even if they're still working properly. Your phone will then auto-ship a new set to you through your Amazon account, again regardless of the condition of the existing blades. The whole scheme is based on the ripoff inkjet cartridge business that is a goldmine/license to steal for the cartridge manufacturers.

 

[Trandall]

My OEM wipers have worked great for 45K miles through 1.5 harsh NE winters and several full days of off roading. They will probably need to be replaced soon. I plan to buy the OEM, why not with durability I've gotten from the 1st set.
@NY_Rob want to hear a good one... when people complain about the cost of "x", whether it'sgas, wiper blades, doesn't matter I remind them of the cost of mascara... it's insane, a tube is about .1 oz and often costs $45 bucks so here's the math per gallon : 128*10*45= $57,600.00 per gallon!

 

[NY_Rob]

@NY_Rob want to hear a good one... when people complain about the cost of "x", whether it's gas, wiper blades, doesn't matter I remind them of the cost of mascara... it's insane, a tube is about .1 oz and often costs $45 bucks so here's the math per gallon : 128*10*45= $57,600.00 per gallon!

Just a small markup on women's beauty products then...

I guarantee there's someone at the cosmetics manufacturer thinking they should be charging more for the stuff!

 

[mabowden]

Weird. My OEM wipers have been great. I wonder if they changed manufacturers at some point. Given, i do not use them very often.

 

[NY_Rob]

Back in the day when wiper blades were $10 for the set.. you used to start the car, turn on the defroster, hit the windshield sprayer a couple times then use the wipers to start scraping the ice off the windshield as it defrosted.

At $60 for a set.. I now let the defroster run for a good long time just so the wipers don't have to scrape any ice... ?

 

[COdogman]

I feel like the OEM wiper blades do a good job. I wouldn't pay $60 for a set, but a set of the other highly rated blades runs anywhere between $35 - $60 so they aren't outrageously priced either...

 

[DTown3011]

The ones that came on my truck are without a doubt the worst wipers I’ve ever had on a vehicle. I’d never buy OEM ones to replace these. I’d rather use two sticks

Totally agree I replace them within the first month. They aftermarket’s are significantly better and I have not looked back.

 

[WorldComposting]

When I first got my vehicle the wipers were horrible they left a film after each wipe that was hard to see through. Now they are better but still not great after I did a few things.

1. Cleaned the glass with a bit of Dawn soap (don't get it on the paint) to break up any grease or oils
2. Scrubbed the glass with a magic eraser which got off a lot of dirt (could have used clay)
3. Used glass cleaner to get anything else off and have a streak free shine.

After doing those things the wipers seemed to work a lot better but still aren't as good as some of the other ones I have purchased in the past. I do feel my car was delivered with a wax or some film over the windshield that really made the wipers leave streaks and it was hard to see out of.

 

[suprteck]

The OEM Rivian Wipers are made by Mitsuba and you can replace just the rubber inserts. They are 10mm wide. I got these, the passenger side is an inch longer but still works fine. They come deformed from shipping and had to soak them in hot water to get them straight. Overall way cheaper than replacing the entire wiper blade.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BFCNFGW?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details#customerReviews

 

[runningdenver]

The OEM Rivian wipers may work for some. If you're just dealing with rain, maybe they're good enough. After my first run up into the mountains, in single digits, with magnesium chloride road gunk, having to use the wiper spray every few minutes to be able to even see out, with that freezing quickly, it became apparent they weren't great for Colorado winters. In the Rocky Mountain Rivian facebook group, I saw these recommended. Switched to the silicon ceramic 'super premium', and haven't looked back. Definitely better in winter conditions here.

https://www.tricoproducts.com/find-wipers-trico?find=cars-light-trucks-rivian-2023-r1s-449263862

 

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with that freezing quickly

You may also need new/better blades, but bad wiper blades don't cause the washer fluid to freeze. If the washer fluid is freezing, then you need to stop using that fluid and get something that is rated for the temperatures you are experiencing.

I like prestone's -34F fluid. But if you want go all in you could get some of this stuff!

 

[runningdenver]

You may also need new/better blades, but bad wiper blades don't cause the washer fluid to freeze. If the washer fluid is freezing, then you need to stop using that fluid and get something that is rated for the temperatures you are experiencing.

I like prestone's -34F fluid. But if you want go all in you could get some of this stuff!

Agreed - I put in fluid good to -40F as well.

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