[M2compcharlie]

Can we fit non-OEM such as Bosh wiper blades for half the cost and if so which ones please?

[RockCrusher]

Originally Posted by M2compcharlie

Can we fit non-OEM such as Bosh wiper blades for half the cost and if so which ones please?

Would hazard a guess the BMW blades are Bosch, made by Bosch.

Been a long time since I have bought wiper blades for any car. Have not needed any at all for my BMWs.

If I needed wiper blades and didn't want to get them from the dealer parts department guess I'd visit a good auto parts store and see what after market blades are available.

Used to be the wiper blade section had a multi-page catalog that listed vehicles and what blade part number/model number would fit the vehicle.

Of course, that catalog might all be online now.

[Good 4 2 reasons]

Originally Posted by RockCrusher

Would hazard a guess the BMW blades are Bosch, made by Bosch.

Been a long time since I have bought wiper blades for any car. Have not needed any at all for my BMWs.

If I needed wiper blades and didn't want to get them from the dealer parts department guess I'd visit a good auto parts store and see what after market blades are available.

Used to be the wiper blade section had a multi-page catalog that listed vehicles and what blade part number/model number would fit the vehicle.

Of course, that catalog might all be online now.

I believe Valeo is the OEM manufacturer for the G series chassis. If you want half price, you can buy these from FCP Euro and return them for $30 credit.

I tried shopping for compatible Bosch ones when my G42 needed them and couldn't find any. That may have changed since then.

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...em-61612159627

[KC87ZB]

The answer to your question is yes. Search your favorite brand on their web based blade finder and tada you shall have part numbers. Bosch definitely has blades that fit.

[wb8164]

Here's a thread from the G42 section from last spring.

https://g87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=2090779

[M_Power Rob]

The oem blades on the G87 and G42 M240 suck (I own MY23 of both cars). Blades are needed to be replaced in less than a year.

[BroDoze]

Originally Posted by M_Power Rob

The oem blades on the G87 and G42 M240 suck (I own MY23 of both cars). Blades are needed to be replaced in less than a year.

What alternatives do you recommend?

[tubingchamp]

Any updates here?

My blades have lasted less than 6 months..

[Bimmer Frank]

Originally Posted by wb8164

Here's a thread from the G42 section from last spring.

https://g87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=2090779

Many in that post supported Bosch Icon blades


TLDR: There are many options but you need a 24" and a 19" to fit on M2.

[IanH]

Originally Posted by Bimmer Frank

Many in that post supported Bosch Icon blades:

BOSCH 24A19A ICON Beam Wiper Blades

TLDR: There are many options but you need a 24" and a 19" to fit on M2.

No no no. 24a19a is incorrect part number and will not work.

24oe and 19oe is the correct part. Totally different connectors.

[tubingchamp]

Originally Posted by IanH

No no no. 24a19a is incorrect part number and will not work.

24oe and 19oe is the correct part. Totally different connectors.

Great, thank you!

[tylerdurdem]

I find OEM best for wipers across all the brands of cars we have in our household. I've had too many adapted Bosch wipers that skittered over the glass, drove me insane.

[tubingchamp]

Originally Posted by tylerdurdem

I find OEM best for wipers across all the brands of cars we have in our household. I've had too many adapted Bosch wipers that skittered over the glass, drove me insane.

the OEM's are skittering like mad for me, only 6 months after installing, never cleared the windshield well even when brand new.

[Tag]

Looks like you can't go wrong with BOSCH beam style wiper blades. In the video below PF tests wiper blades that were exposed to UV sunlight for a year and the BOSCH ICON came out on top. In his previous test the BOSCH Clear Advantage came in 2nd only behind the much more costly Michelin blades.

[IanH]

Originally Posted by Tag

Looks like you can't go wrong with BOSCH beam style wiper blades. In the video below PF tests wiper blades that were exposed to UV sunlight for a year and the BOSCH ICON came out on top. In his previous test the BOSCH Clear Advantage came in 2nd only behind the much more costly Michelin blades.

BOSCH Wiper Blades for the G87

BOSCH ICON Premium Beam Wiper Blades

As has already been discussed those are the wrong lengths. 24 and 19

WHY DOES EVERYONE INSIST ON POSTING THEIR OWN WRONG INFORMATION?

Quit it! edit your post!

[Tag]

Originally Posted by IanH

As has already been discussed those are the wrong lengths. 24 and 19

WHY DOES EVERYONE INSIST ON POSTING THEIR OWN WRONG INFORMATION?

Quit it! edit your post!

Chill out, no need to yell.

Looks like BOSCH fitment size error from their website, it shows 22/18 for the G87 according to their "Find the parts that fit" "Add your vehicle". Just read the thread from the G42 forum and yes, they're able to fit the BOSCH blades that are 24/19 even though everything says they do not fit.

[IanH]

The oem blades are 24 and 19, if you use one of those fangled tape measure dealies.

Sorry I thought this was the other wiper blade thread where half the posts have the wrong part numbers.

[tubingchamp]

Just put on some 24OE / 19OE Bosch Icon's. They fit, although the connector doesn't really "snap" in as well.

Smooth gliding !