Cheap Aero Wipers

cheezemonkhai · 02-05-2008, 00:05

Was in Tesco Extra today and noticed they are doing Aero wiper blades for £8 each.

These definitely fit onto the standard arms and might also fit onto the OEM aero arms as it has a multi purpose clip.

Large range of sizes ( IIRC I saw 16", 18" 20" and 22" plus others) and at £16 a pair that's a bargain.

Wardy · 02-05-2008, 00:16

What make were they Mark?

Steve

anewman · 02-05-2008, 02:38

They're tesco's own brand

cheezemonkhai · 02-05-2008, 12:48

They are tesco own brand, but I know somebody who ran their non aero wipers and said they were just as good as the others and better than halfords.

TBH at £8 a time they might be worth a punt for those who wish to try aeros on their fabia etc

Johnny50 · 02-05-2008, 13:48

Certainly do as a spare set just incase.

Worth sneaking onto the shopping tonight.

Thanks Mark.

EddyC · 27-05-2008, 13:23

Has anyone tried these yet? I need a new wiper and was thinking about getting a couple of these.

Also i guess these will fit on a standard Fabia wiper arm will they?

Cheers
Ed

cheezemonkhai · 27-05-2008, 17:46

At £8 there isn't much to lose IMHO.

kai_mitsurugi · 28-05-2008, 18:14

Bought some yesterday for my 6n2 Polo. They fit fine. Took 5 mins (in the dark!) to fit and we've has torrential rain here today so glad I fitted them when I did. They work brilliantly. Really quiet and keeps the screen very clean. Works well when there's spray coming off other vehicles or really fine rain. Work better than the Bosch ones that were on it. and for £16 for two it's a bargain!

pickendk17 · 28-05-2008, 22:42

just found these on the Tesco Direct website.............just one thing, what size do i need for an Octy VRS???

kai_mitsurugi · 28-05-2008, 23:12

They do pretty much all sizes. On the back on the packet it shows all the fittings for all the different wiper types and comes with plenty of different adapters so you should find the right one. Mine was the 1st one. My dad had a Mk1 Octavia TDI and they fit his so i'm presuming it's the same fixing.

mattbeef · 28-05-2008, 23:22

Octy vRS MK1 is 19 and 21 IIRC

Decron · 30-05-2008, 13:36

I have just bought a set and was a little disapointed initially as they are not really "Aero wipers" but standard blades fitted to an Aero style carrier.

Then i realised that when they wore out I should be able to fit PIAA refils...

devonutopia · 30-05-2008, 14:01

Fabia size is 19" (passenger) and 21" (driver) - so you'd need to ensure you have these sizes. However, I imagine you could get away with 20" and 22" if need be. An extra 1/2" at each end shouldn't mean they go off the edge of the screen of foul on one another when in motion.

m8dno · 30-05-2008, 14:57

hey all
i have a set of these and although they work great up to 70mph, after that they are useless.
might be due to the adaptor blocks lifting with wind resistance.
also they are noisier than normal blades in terms of wind noise.
they are dead flexible so can be bent to get the fit just right

cheezemonkhai · 03-06-2008, 14:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Decron

I have just bought a set and was a little disapointed initially as they are not really "Aero wipers" but standard blades fitted to an Aero style carrier.

Then i realised that when they wore out I should be able to fit PIAA refils...

The standard aero wipers are the same as far as I know. VAG do a refil where you take off the end cap and slide in a new rubber which I have done and they even supply you with a new end cap. I would have thought the PIAA refils would fit in the OEM ones too.

Quote:

Originally Posted by m8dno

hey all
i have a set of these and although they work great up to 70mph, after that they are useless.
might be due to the adaptor blocks lifting with wind resistance.
also they are noisier than normal blades in terms of wind noise.
they are dead flexible so can be bent to get the fit just right

I've never had to bend aero wipers

It might be worth lubricating the springs in the wiper arms if you feel they are lifting off at speed. The block should have far less wind resistance compared to a standard wiper cage.

swedishskoda · 03-06-2008, 14:24

We fitted Bosch aero blades on SWMBO's Octy a while ago, and a few weeks later (cheaper) Trico blades on my Felly. Seems as if the Trico blades actually last longer although they're cheaper...

anewman · 09-06-2008, 19:39

Apparently these are now BOGOF tescos wipers ,buy one get one free - MoneySavingExpert.com Forums not happy now as I bought a pair before the offer

oh well.

philje123 · 10-06-2008, 10:01

I've just got back from Tescos and i purchased two... and yes they are buy one get one free... so it was £8 for two!! Absolute bargain!

Although havn't fitted them yet so time will tell if they are a true bargain!

Phil

ap0gee · 10-06-2008, 10:07

Worth getting to keep in the garage until the Bosch ones wear on on mine and SWMBO's cars. If it's 19/21" (I thought 18/21", actually

), then would 20/22" like Jason suggested be OK, or should I play it safe and get a pair of 20"ers?

Update:

It is 19" and 21" as standard, and Tesco do the following sizes: 16", 18", 19", 20", 22" - so one 22" and one 19" have done the job nicely!

anewman · 12-06-2008, 15:20

Some pics oif going from Valeos to Tesco Aeros on a Skoda Favorit.

Valeos

http://www.an1.co.uk/wipers/DSC00558.JPG

Weird chunky look of aeros from drivers seat - although I think my wipers sit quite high at parked compared with most cars, so you may not get this effect.

http://www.an1.co.uk/wipers/DSC00559.JPG

Improved exterior appearance http://www.an1.co.uk/wipers/DSC00560.JPG although have to wonder if those spoilers will catch the wind and make them lift up. Also, the passenger side blade does not fully mate with the windscreen in the parked position, but both clear the screen much better than the valeos they replaced that can't have been much older than 8 months old.

02-05-2008, 00:05	#1
cheezemonkhai Mmm Weißbier Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 12,760	Cheap Aero Wipers Was in Tesco Extra today and noticed they are doing Aero wiper blades for £8 each. These definitely fit onto the standard arms and might also fit onto the OEM aero arms as it has a multi purpose clip. Large range of sizes ( IIRC I saw 16", 18" 20" and 22" plus others) and at £16 a pair that's a bargain. __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

02-05-2008, 00:16	#2
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02-05-2008, 02:38	#3
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02-05-2008, 12:48	#4
cheezemonkhai Mmm Weißbier Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 12,760	Re: Cheap Aero Wipers They are tesco own brand, but I know somebody who ran their non aero wipers and said they were just as good as the others and better than halfords. TBH at £8 a time they might be worth a punt for those who wish to try aeros on their fabia etc __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

02-05-2008, 13:48	#5
Johnny50 Johnny Bravo Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 4,279	Re: Cheap Aero Wipers Certainly do as a spare set just incase. Worth sneaking onto the shopping tonight. Thanks Mark.

27-05-2008, 13:23	#6
EddyC Briskodian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Reading Posts: 25	Re: Cheap Aero Wipers Has anyone tried these yet? I need a new wiper and was thinking about getting a couple of these. Also i guess these will fit on a standard Fabia wiper arm will they? Cheers Ed

27-05-2008, 17:46	#7
cheezemonkhai Mmm Weißbier Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 12,760	Re: Cheap Aero Wipers At £8 there isn't much to lose IMHO. __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

28-05-2008, 18:14	#8
kai_mitsurugi Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Swansea Posts: 60	Re: Cheap Aero Wipers Bought some yesterday for my 6n2 Polo. They fit fine. Took 5 mins (in the dark!) to fit and we've has torrential rain here today so glad I fitted them when I did. They work brilliantly. Really quiet and keeps the screen very clean. Works well when there's spray coming off other vehicles or really fine rain. Work better than the Bosch ones that were on it. and for £16 for two it's a bargain!

28-05-2008, 22:42	#9
pickendk17 Briskodian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 14	Re: Cheap Aero Wipers just found these on the Tesco Direct website.............just one thing, what size do i need for an Octy VRS???

28-05-2008, 23:12	#10
kai_mitsurugi Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Swansea Posts: 60	Re: Cheap Aero Wipers They do pretty much all sizes. On the back on the packet it shows all the fittings for all the different wiper types and comes with plenty of different adapters so you should find the right one. Mine was the 1st one. My dad had a Mk1 Octavia TDI and they fit his so i'm presuming it's the same fixing.

28-05-2008, 23:22	#11
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30-05-2008, 13:36	#12
Decron N00baph0bic Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cwmbran - South Wales Posts: 2,892	Re: Cheap Aero Wipers I have just bought a set and was a little disapointed initially as they are not really "Aero wipers" but standard blades fitted to an Aero style carrier. Then i realised that when they wore out I should be able to fit PIAA refils...

30-05-2008, 14:01	#13
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ooo-ar, Oi be from Devonshire Posts: 28,340	Re: Cheap Aero Wipers Fabia size is 19" (passenger) and 21" (driver) - so you'd need to ensure you have these sizes. However, I imagine you could get away with 20" and 22" if need be. An extra 1/2" at each end shouldn't mean they go off the edge of the screen of foul on one another when in motion. __________________ Jason - Mongrel owner! WOOOOF! Grrrrr Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. Sign up to the Briskoda clubstand at TRAX - SILVERSTONE 07/09/08 CLICK LINK FOR INFO! See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

30-05-2008, 14:57	#14
m8dno Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Near Derby Posts: 7	Re: Cheap Aero Wipers hey all i have a set of these and although they work great up to 70mph, after that they are useless. might be due to the adaptor blocks lifting with wind resistance. also they are noisier than normal blades in terms of wind noise. they are dead flexible so can be bent to get the fit just right

03-06-2008, 14:24	#16
swedishskoda Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 2,183	Re: Cheap Aero Wipers We fitted Bosch aero blades on SWMBO's Octy a while ago, and a few weeks later (cheaper) Trico blades on my Felly. Seems as if the Trico blades actually last longer although they're cheaper... __________________ It's feral ! It's fervid! It's a Felicia!

09-06-2008, 19:39	#17
anewman Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Leeds Posts: 1,974	Re: Cheap Aero Wipers Apparently these are now BOGOF tescos wipers ,buy one get one free - MoneySavingExpert.com Forums not happy now as I bought a pair before the offer oh well. __________________ <-- clickable for loads of boring info 94 Favorit GLXIe Estate (saved from scrap) - 101k miles (replaced clock - actual 120k+)

10-06-2008, 10:01	#18
philje123 Nelly the Felly Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: York Posts: 1,512	Re: Cheap Aero Wipers I've just got back from Tescos and i purchased two... and yes they are buy one get one free... so it was £8 for two!! Absolute bargain! Although havn't fitted them yet so time will tell if they are a true bargain! Phil __________________ 96 Felicia Laurin & Klement 1.3 spi Hatchback (Now with Auto Headlights) -New timing chain -MOT passed with flying colours 10/2007 -71,000 miles and counting!!

10-06-2008, 10:07	#19
ap0gee ASZ Eternal Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Leafy Chesh-shire Posts: 5,567	Re: Cheap Aero Wipers Worth getting to keep in the garage until the Bosch ones wear on on mine and SWMBO's cars. If it's 19/21" (I thought 18/21", actually ), then would 20/22" like Jason suggested be OK, or should I play it safe and get a pair of 20"ers? Update: It is 19" and 21" as standard, and Tesco do the following sizes: 16", 18", 19", 20", 22" - so one 22" and one 19" have done the job nicely! __________________ Bring The Beat Back! Last edited by ap0gee; 12-06-2008 at 08:15.

12-06-2008, 15:20	#20
anewman Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Leeds Posts: 1,974	Re: Cheap Aero Wipers Some pics oif going from Valeos to Tesco Aeros on a Skoda Favorit. Valeos http://www.an1.co.uk/wipers/DSC00558.JPG Weird chunky look of aeros from drivers seat - although I think my wipers sit quite high at parked compared with most cars, so you may not get this effect. http://www.an1.co.uk/wipers/DSC00559.JPG Improved exterior appearance http://www.an1.co.uk/wipers/DSC00560.JPG although have to wonder if those spoilers will catch the wind and make them lift up. Also, the passenger side blade does not fully mate with the windscreen in the parked position, but both clear the screen much better than the valeos they replaced that can't have been much older than 8 months old. __________________ <-- clickable for loads of boring info 94 Favorit GLXIe Estate (saved from scrap) - 101k miles (replaced clock - actual 120k+)

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