Recommendation for "low profile" windshield wiper

Eltee · 07-30-2021, 11:02 AM

Anyone recommend a good beam wiper where the connector lies close to the blade? I've been using Bosch but it sticks up an annoying 2" from the windshield to the top of the wiper frame.

paris1 · 07-30-2021, 12:59 PM

You might check out the Michelin blades sold at Costco. Was surprised at how well they fit/look/work and for very little $$. They don't have the OE airfoil on the driver's side, but doesn't seem to make a difference.

KennyP · 07-30-2021, 01:45 PM

Ive always replaced wipers with OEM ones.. In the beginning wanted to go Bosch aswell. Noticed on the Bosch packaging that Bosch dont have a spoiler on the drivers wiper like the oem does so i always got oem wipers from there on... They actually dont cost that much.

RobbiZ4 · 08-01-2021, 03:13 AM

Bosch AeroTwin AR551S are my choice on the E89, though the connector is visible from inside of the car.

Sergiu · 08-02-2021, 02:45 AM

I went for SWF VisioNext, because the OEM ones look like a 30 year old design and I wanted something sleek, but with the same connector. Just replaced them about a month ago, so can't give a real review, but they wipe well (even though the outer edges of the wipers don't touch the windshield is some points) and are silent, so I am pleased with my choice.

07-30-2021, 11:02 AM	#1
Eltee Private First Class 25 Rep 173 Posts Drives: 2011 Z4 35i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Milwaukee, WI iTrader: (0)	Recommendation for "low profile" windshield wiper Anyone recommend a good beam wiper where the connector lies close to the blade? I've been using Bosch but it sticks up an annoying 2" from the windshield to the top of the wiper frame.
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

07-30-2021, 12:59 PM	#2
paris1 Captain 90 Rep 745 Posts Drives: 2013 35i Space Grey over Coral Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Northern Calif. iTrader: (0)	You might check out the Michelin blades sold at Costco. Was surprised at how well they fit/look/work and for very little $$. They don't have the OE airfoil on the driver's side, but doesn't seem to make a difference.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-30-2021, 01:45 PM	#3
KennyP Lieutenant 141 Rep 463 Posts Drives: 2009 Havana E89 Z4 Sdrive35i Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Estonia iTrader: (0)	Ive always replaced wipers with OEM ones.. In the beginning wanted to go Bosch aswell. Noticed on the Bosch packaging that Bosch dont have a spoiler on the drivers wiper like the oem does so i always got oem wipers from there on... They actually dont cost that much. __________________ 2009 35i DCT Havana brown with ivory white interior. Mods: Cobb stage 1+FMIC, Wagner EVO1 FMIC, BMS DCI, KW V3 suspension, M3 front control arms, Hardrace RTAB, Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-01-2021, 03:13 AM	#4
RobbiZ4 Call me "Dr. Bob" 128 Rep 401 Posts Drives: BMW Z4 E89 sDrive 30i Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Munich, Bavaria (Home of BMW) iTrader: (0)	Bosch AeroTwin AR551S are my choice on the E89, though the connector is visible from inside of the car.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-02-2021, 02:45 AM	#5
Sergiu New Member 2 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 2016 Z4 28i, 2014 520D Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Romania iTrader: (0)	I went for SWF VisioNext, because the OEM ones look like a 30 year old design and I wanted something sleek, but with the same connector. Just replaced them about a month ago, so can't give a real review, but they wipe well (even though the outer edges of the wipers don't touch the windshield is some points) and are silent, so I am pleased with my choice.
	Appreciate 0 Quote