Valeo Ultimate Wiper Blades [Archive] - Hummer Forums by Elcova

f5fstop

10-27-2006, 09:44 PM

Just ordered a set of these from Tire Rack. Due to numerous recommendations from people I know, these are great blades to have in all weather.
No mechanism to freeze up with chunks of snow causing streaks. No problem with them lifting off the windshield above 50 mph as snow blades are famous for in the winter.
Tire Rack currently has them on a sale of buy one, get one for free.
Just thought I would let ya'll know.

http://www.tirerack.com/images/accessories/product_images/valeo_ultimate_blades.jpg

Hummer3

10-27-2006, 09:50 PM

Have them on my wifes Aurora........they do good....:perfect10s:

Boar-Ral

10-27-2006, 10:07 PM

Those look very similar to the Reflex wiper blades that I bought for my H2. I could only find a small photograph of them online. Hopefully you have better luck with Valeo than I did with Reflex. :)

http://abbysguide.com/images/reviewed-products/full/190.jpg

Wisha Haddan H3

10-27-2006, 11:37 PM

Couldn't find the new Bosch Icons in the H3 size so I tried the Reflex blades. They streaked something awful so I put the oems back on.

f5fstop

10-28-2006, 12:50 AM

told to stay away from the reflex and use only Valeo Ultimate (common on new GM vehicles), Trico Innovisions or the Bosch. Almost purchased the Bosch at Auto Zone when I picked up my Silverstars, but decided to order the Valeos since that is what the five I know are using them. That five does not count the ones that came standard on GM cars, these were added on after the cars were purchased.

Hummer Guy

10-28-2006, 05:22 AM

Tire Rack and AMG are both HQ'd in South Bend...good combo :)

Boar-Ral

10-29-2006, 03:33 PM

I'll have to see about ordering a set, maybe. They sound better than what I'm using now.

GotSandH3

10-29-2006, 08:56 PM

They use those on mercedes-benz also. They work great when they are new. But skip like crazy when they get slightly worn. Should change them every season.

Wisha Haddan H3

12-08-2006, 12:14 AM

Ordered a 2 for 1 set from tirerack.com and installed them yesterday. 17" fit great and make full contact with the glass on both sides like f5 said they would.

Haven't had any snow to test them in yet, but it was below freezing last night and there was no streaking, squeeking or freezing on the blades during normal wash and wipe.

Thanks f5 :beerchug:

f5fstop

12-08-2006, 01:12 AM

To my dismay, I have had a chance to test them in snow and spraying salt. They work great.
As for replacing each season, I do that already. For some reason, blades seem to last only about six months before deteriorating.

H3PAC

12-08-2006, 02:30 AM

OK guys, based on your recommendations, I just ordered a set from tirerack.com. I did some research and they got excellent reviews during a harsh Canadian winter (what country is that in?). Just letting you know that I'm holding you completely accountable. ;)

Bully13

12-08-2006, 06:56 PM

I use Gillette wiper blades. 5 blades in one and the precision of one blade (battery powered of course)

Dani

12-09-2006, 12:47 AM

ok f5fstop- do you have a link to order them? I'm in need.....

Anonymous

12-09-2006, 01:00 AM

I think I might take the wipers off my car. It only rains about three times a year here.

NewHummerGuy

12-09-2006, 01:05 AM

ok f5fstop- do you have a link to order them? I'm in need.....

I followed F5's advice and ordered from tirerack.com

Mike E

12-09-2006, 04:46 AM

Just ordered a set tonight. Anything is better than the stock wipers or the Winter Blades.

Disnydad

12-09-2006, 05:02 PM

Wisha Haddan H3

12-09-2006, 05:54 PM

Anyone tried this blade? https://secure.nsvirtualflow.com/silblade/select_vehicle.cfm

I'm a little leary of tirerack as they still owe me a $25 rebate on tires I bought from them for my F-150 that I traded for the H3. Been over a year now, but they keep telling me "It's being processed".:mad:
I hear they're excellent blades, but the frame is still hinged, so I'd expect ice build up on the hinge in winter.

This was my first purchase from tirerack.com but it went smooth and shipped fast. The "2 for 1" was a little confusing because they just cut the price per unit in half, but I figured that out when I updated the quantity to 1 and back.

Dani

12-10-2006, 02:21 AM

Just ordered mine:excited:

aetherH3

12-10-2006, 05:57 PM

i just put on the PIAA Silicon blades and absolutely love them... They work great in snow too, I've tested. :beerchug:

f5fstop

12-10-2006, 09:21 PM

I hear they're excellent blades, but the frame is still hinged, so I'd expect ice build up on the hinge in winter.

This was my first purchase from tirerack.com but it went smooth and shipped fast. The "2 for 1" was a little confusing because they just cut the price per unit in half, but I figured that out when I updated the quantity to 1 and back.

Best part is you won't get ice/snow buildup between the arm and the blade as on the stock design. That was the problem I encountered last year. Had to stop repeatedly and knock the frozen snow out between the blade and the arm.

fourfourto

12-10-2006, 10:40 PM

i just put on the PIAA Silicon blades and absolutely love them... They work great in snow too, I've tested. :beerchug:

:iagree:I got the same ones in carbon fiber :beerchug:

fourfourto

12-10-2006, 10:43 PM

They dont make silicon or carbon fiber for the back so I got the graphite ones:D

HummerHippy

12-12-2006, 03:13 PM

Just order a set of Valeos. Thanks all.

Wisha Haddan H3

12-13-2006, 09:18 PM

They dont make silicon or carbon fiber for the back so I got the graphite ones:D

Good idea for the rear window ... may have to try that :beerchug:

H3PAC

12-13-2006, 11:22 PM

My Valeos arrived quickly from tirerack.com and I installed them. Had a good rain to test them out in.....awesome performance. Can't wait for the snow and ice! Thanks for the info guys. So far, well worthwhile.

Dani

12-14-2006, 02:46 AM

just got my Valeo's in today. Now all that's missing is my H3 :giggling:

Thank god it comes home tomorrow. This trailblazer is a piece of crap!

H3PAC

12-14-2006, 03:22 AM

just got my Valeo's in today. Now all that's missing is my H3 :giggling:

Thank god it comes home tomorrow. This trailblazer is a piece of crap!

:violin: Aw, a new trinket to hang on your H3 and all you can do is wait. :(

HummerHippy

12-14-2006, 02:02 PM

Mine arrived yesterday from Tirerack. Put 'em on during lunch. Now waiting for the weather. It's been in the 50s in Upstate NY!! Where's the snow????

Dani

12-17-2006, 02:04 AM

:violin: Aw, a new trinket to hang on your H3 and all you can do is wait. :(

wait and wait and wait...took my H3 in on Tuesday for an oil change/tire rotation, a new passenger door handle (2nd one for my h3), new roof rails and a windshield vibration noise that was driving me insane. I was told that I could pick it up Wednesday afternoon. Wed. I get a call saying the dealership is waiting for parts, H3 will be ready thurs. Thursday comes around and yeah you guessed it. Still not ready. Friday comes along...STILL not ready. No clue why it took the service dept. 4 days to finish the work but I'm happy to finally have my H3 home again. Now all I gotta do is put the new blades on and I'm good to go!

Almost forgot- the dealership completely detailed the inside/outside of my H3 as well....washed it, waxed it the whole 9yds. I didn't request this nor did they charge me for it. It REALLY makes me wonder exactly what they were doing w/my H3 when it was in for service. Things that make ya go hmm........

H3PAC

12-17-2006, 03:54 AM

It REALLY makes me wonder exactly what they were doing w/my H3 when it was in for service.

Chekin yer engine!

34134

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Wisha Haddan H3

12-20-2006, 09:12 PM

My valeo's are getting a workout today ... the snow is really coming down here! So far so good driving to work this morning, but the real test will be going homej. It's a blizzard out there :D

Dani

12-20-2006, 09:16 PM

My valeo's are getting a workout today ... the snow is really coming down here! So far so good driving to work this morning, but the real test will be going homej. It's a blizzard out there :D

I'm so glad it's yet to snow here. I hate snow. I don't mind the cold- it's the snow that's a pain in the ass

usetosellhummer

12-20-2006, 09:28 PM

I hated the Piaa and took them back, speck of dirt on the blade and skip and streak city

HummerHippy

01-27-2007, 11:32 PM

Mine arrived yesterday from Tirerack. Put 'em on during lunch. Now waiting for the weather. It's been in the 50s in Upstate NY!! Where's the snow????

Is it bad to quote oneself> :)

Ok, after about a month.
Good:
I like the ability of these wipers to keep the windshield clean without steaks. Although there are some, at times. Less then the standard wiper.

Bad:
On both wipers now, the end cap becomes damaged. Passenger side, end cap came off at some point. Don't think it was me while brushing snow off the truck. Driver's side (today), the end cap was on but had been slightly chipped underneath. ON both, this allows the medle splines to widen, and the wiper basically splits open/frays its ends, and is just about useless. I also notice that ice can freeze up on it easily which affects how well it pouts pressure across the whole windshield.

So for sunner use, I like them much better. For winter, I am not sure. Sice I haven't used them thru a summer yet, I can't tell what is causing the end cap issue to fail.

oh, I'll try to get some pics in a few days.

Disnydad

01-28-2007, 01:31 AM

I've put these wipers on both my H3 & the wifes Cadillac SRX. One of the wipers on the SRX is starting to chatter. No end cap problems yet.

H3PAC

01-28-2007, 08:47 AM

So far, mine are performing flawlessly. Best wipers I have ever owned.

Wu Jen

01-28-2007, 02:11 PM

I keep alcohol wipes in my glove box. About every week i wipe my blades down with them. With all the crud on the road it definitely helps!

mikejr

01-28-2007, 03:48 PM

I've been using the Bosch Icon's on my H2 and my wifes Trailblazer, they work great.

HumbleAg

01-29-2007, 09:49 PM

I bought the Valeo's as well after reading about them here. (used them as "filler items" on a cardomain order to get free shipping)

They seem to work pretty well, but the passengers side doesn't sweep the top 1" or so. It catches it on the down strokes, but at vertical position it is raised up off the windshield. I've been meaning to pull it off and compare the shape to the driver's side, but haven't yet.

Both are 17", I'm wondering if the passenger's side arm doesn't put enough pressure on the top to keep it on the surface. ???

Mike E

01-29-2007, 10:43 PM

So far mine are perfect.

Dani

01-30-2007, 03:16 AM

HummerHippy

01-30-2007, 05:02 PM

The Bosch wipers mentioned look pretty similar. Bet they work just as well.

Anyway, I like the wipers, but in my case they both broke. The one pic with some red outlines shows (blurry) where some plastic broke which allowedthe metal spline to pop out and that's all she wrote.

FJD

01-31-2007, 07:18 PM

Not much luck with mine. Ordered two pair off the bat, one didn't lay right on the windshield and trashed it right off. Passenger side of the the set on now doesn't make a full, clean swipe. Lifts off at the edges and leaves a big swath right in the middle.

Not too happy with them..... :(

HummerHippy

02-20-2007, 10:39 PM

If anyone cares :)...
After a couple months, my Valeos failed. Both of them. And the one I repaired with epoxy failed as well. Went out and bought 2 Bosch Icon blades this past weekend. They look similar to the Valeo. A few H2'er said they had 'em on their rigs and liked em. So I'm giving them a shot. I bought 2 17" blades. They fit fine. I'll let y'all know if they hold up longer than the Valeos.

http://www.boschautoparts.com/Products/WiperBlades/Icon.htm

Disnydad

02-21-2007, 01:06 PM

I have a set of Valeos also, but once we had snow and ice they fell apart. Right now I've got them taped together with electrical tape until I can replace them.

H3.007

02-21-2007, 06:18 PM

DO yourself a favor and pass on the Trico's at Advance Auto. The right side wiper broke within a month and had also quit clearing the very middle of the windshield (line of sight of course). The left one has about a three inch area where it fails to clear. Advance Auto would not replace the defective blade without a receipt. I bought another one toget me through the season and then I will be looking for better ones, regardless of cost. And I did keep the receipt this time...

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