Selecting windshield wiper blades for Lada Vesta: size, model, price

In the article we will select windshield wipers for the Lada Vesta, consider the most popular options for all types of blades, give article numbers from trusted manufacturers, find out the type of mounting and size of the Lada Vesta wipers.

The range of windshield wiper blades for almost any car is now quite wide and the issue of replacing blades does not pose any problems for the car enthusiast.

Wipers for Lada Vesta

Timely replacement of windshield wiper blades ensures effective cleaning of the windshield and good visibility, which affects safe driving.

Wiper wiper sizes for Lada Vesta

On all modifications of the car, including the Lada Vesta SV Cross, the size of the wipers is the same. The manufacturer recommends the following sizes:

Size of Vesta blades
On specialized forums and on the blog, there are positive reviews about the installation of non-standard wipers on Vesta measuring 610/480 millimeters and even 650/480 (the size of the driver's and passenger's wipers, respectively).

We recommend using the brush size recommended by the manufacturer for Lada Vesta

The rear wiper on Vesta SV is installed in sizes up to 330 mm.

Generations of “janitors”: changing the windshield wiper blades on the editorial Lada Vesta

Got my hands on it

The windshield wipers on our Vesta were begging for replacement just as much as the rims , which we finally replaced, but you know how it happens - somehow we never got around to it.
It is unknown when and where our hands would have reached, and how much longer we would have delayed this, if not for the guys from the company representing the RainBlade brand. They suggested that we compare the product they were promoting with several “analogues”, and take such options as to immediately cut off the average and outsiders. The parties agreed that we will not advertise anything and will evaluate the brushes as objectively as possible. In short, we finally decided to do a small test of windshield wiper blades, which we present to your attention today. Frankly, from the very beginning we doubted that we would be able to get an absolutely objective picture and competently build a methodology, even taking as a basis what we had already worked out once - after all, we had already carried out one test of “windshield wipers” . But the results of this test turned out to be very revealing: different brushes from the very beginning of their work (not to mention the later periods of operation) really behave completely differently! So what do we have?

Methodology

At the very beginning of the tests, one of the favorites left them for technical reasons: the Champion brushes provided for the test did not have the required adapter in the kit - surprisingly, they cannot be attached to the common “hook” type mount. We must make a reservation: this is not a drawback - we just accidentally got the wrong model. We will definitely return to the “Champion”, but now there are four contenders left in the frame: Trico Flex FX, Valeo Silencio X-TRM, Bosch Aerotwin and RainBlade Advanced. All frameless, which are considered by many to be the “windshield wipers” of the next generation. And although we cannot fully agree with this - there are still a lot of frame models on the market - it is frameless options that have been seriously gaining popularity in recent years.

We decided in general terms to repeat the method that we tested the brushes a couple of years ago, but for clarity, to make the conditions a little more difficult: in the first test, kefir with a fat content of 2.5% will also be removed in one pass of the brushes, and in the second, the brushes will work without interruption for 30 seconds , but not on glass cleaned with washer, as before, but completely “dry”. We will be tracking two things. Radial strokes - remain in places where the brush does not fully adhere to the glass. Fan strokes - they appear when the brush, while moving, jumps over rather than slides along the surface of the glass. In addition, we will take into account the noise that the brushes make when moving, and a couple of additional factors: the number of adapters in the kit and, of course, the price for a set of brushes 600 and 450 mm long.

To get some kind of initial level from which we can build on, we conducted tests on the “original” brushes that have been on our Vesta for almost a year - and we realized, excuse the frankness, how low we had fallen. Drama aside, it was monstrous. In one single stroke, the brushes somehow smeared the kefir on the glass, and over the next 30 seconds they simply made the fermented milk film more uniform. However, there were several completely unrefined white spots left on the glass, most of them directly in front of the driver's face. Take it off immediately!

Trico Flex FX

1,570 rubles

These brushes, right after the standard ones, seemed like a breath of fresh air to us, although it could hardly have been otherwise - they are, at least, new. And besides, the brushes come with three adapters. I had to tinker a little with attaching them to the standard “hook,” but in general it was not difficult. After a single pass, the brushes did their job very well, but still left a few radius strokes - both on the left and on the right.

And after 30 seconds of continuous “whack”, a thin but clearly visible layer of “dirt” remained on the left side of the glass, dotted with both semicircular radial strokes and small notches - the driver’s brush jumps across the surface, leaving fan-shaped strokes. It is not surprising that the picture is far from optimal in terms of noise. As a result, the situation with deteriorating visibility for the driver is saved only by the washer, while for the passenger the picture as a whole is a little better - the short and elastic right brush, due to good pressure, annihilates most of the abuse that falls on it. Should you pay that kind of money for such a set of qualities? Let's look at the rest.

Valeo Silencio X-TRM

1,640 rubles

After the first participant, it became clear that today would not be easy for anyone, but Valeo as a whole showed themselves very worthy. There are no adapters included, but the brushes are quite easily attached to the “hook” and do not make any noise during operation. However, during a single pass of the brushes, both the left and the right brushes smeared a lot of radius strokes, and some of them remained after half a minute of work.

And besides, after 30 seconds, a lot of fan-shaped strokes appeared - they are so small that the jumping of the brush is indistinguishable to the ear, but these microscopic nicks are visible to the eye quite well. The summary here is this: far from ideal and at the same time the most expensive of the brushes presented, but in terms of the sum of their qualities they are well balanced.

Bosch Aerotwin

1,540 rubles

Some online stores list as many as four adapters included with these wipers, but we didn’t have any in our packages with brushes. However, preparation for installation is simple: the brushes are put on the “hook” mount without any problems, and the quality of the plastic even visually distinguishes Bosch products from competitors. And the brushes work well: just a few radial splashes (namely splashes that fell from above, and did not appear under the brush) after a single pass, which completely disappear after a 30-second “session”, and no “fans”, not the slightest noise.

However, the favorite recognized by many is by no means sinless - after half a minute of dry work, the right brush in the area of ​​its lower tip “rolls” a dense radius stroke and several fan strokes, which are not erased by the left brush and still get into the driver’s eyes. But the problem can be solved quite simply - with a few grams of washer fluid. Because the kefir layer after Boshev brushes remains very thin. Good job.

RainBlade Advanced

970 rubles per set

And finally – RainBlade. Let us note that we have already installed the Select model on Vesta as a “test balloon”, and overall we liked it – the left brush turned out to be a little noisy (at the same time, it threw a certain amount of “working fluid” into the working area of ​​the right one), but the quality of surface cleaning was It turned out to be quite ok. Now we install Advanced and see a very similar, but seemingly optimized picture - just a couple of radius marks (they are visible on the trajectory of the upper part of the left brush), almost no “fans” and at the same time – almost complete silent operation. The brushes also cope well with 30-second dry work. The brushes come with six adapters.

The brand has appeared on the market relatively recently and has already gained a reputation – not a bad one, I must say. You don’t need to be a rocket scientist to understand why: at a price much lower than that of competitors, the brushes provide very similar characteristics - and yet the competitors are from the so-called top segment.

An additional convenience for users is the RainBlade mobile application. It seems like a simple step towards the consumer - help you choose brushes by size and not fool your head with converting inches to centimeters, but only Bosch can boast of such a service. The Android application is available on Google Play by searching for "RainBlade".

Therefore, for now, RainBlade Advanced seems to us to be an excellent option - you can buy brushes comparable in quality to products from famous brands, and pay a lower price than for an “average” one. If the quality is stable, RainBlade can impose a very serious fight on some of the favorites - it’s not for nothing that we noted them back in 2014, when we did a life test of brushes .

We are glad that these brushes remain in our use and will go on our further journey with the Lada Vesta 100 project. Of course, pouring kefir on glass while the car is standing is a nice indulgence, although not useless. Ahead of us are real resource tests of speed, dust, dirt, rain and snow. We will have time to clarify a number of controversial issues. We’ll return to the topic of windshield wiper blades later – it’s the season, you know.

Follow our project on the Lada Vesta 100 , as well as on social networks using the hashtag #ladavesta100.

Type of fastening of wipers on Vesta

A very important point for Vesta owners. Indeed, despite the rather short period of inlet of the model, the type of fastening managed to change. Therefore, before purchasing new brushes, you should definitely check which mounting option is used on your car.

Wiper fastening type until 2021

According to the type of fastening of windshield wipers used on the Lada Vesta, this is the most common type - a hook . This type of fastening is used on most car models, including modern foreign cars.

New type of wiper mount on Vesta 2020

On cars produced after 2021, leashes with mounting for valt5.1 (or GWB046) began to be installed. The type of fastening was announced in 2021 and is used mainly on Renault vehicles, for example Renault Kaptur and on some Renault DUSTER

Windshield wiper blades (windshield wipers), injectors Lada Vesta

Products from the Dustershop77 range on the topic of the article:

Frameless wipers for Vesta

For cars with the old type of fastening - hook

The range of windshield wiper blades for Vesta for this type of mounting is very wide. You can easily find ready-made kits or individual brushes from renowned manufacturers, as well as much cheaper alternatives.

I would like to start the review of frameless brushes on the Lada Vesta with an excellent set from the company Bosch AeroTwin AR604S (part number of the set - 3397118908 ). A ready-made set of two brushes specifically for this car, with original mounting and size. At the same time, they clean well, quietly and are durable.

A set of brushes from the premium segment SWF Visioflex (article - 119761). Asymmetrical spoiler, excellent cleaning, easy installation.

Another high-quality option is TRICO FORCE series. These are two separate brushes with article numbers TF600L and TF450L for the driver and passenger, respectively. High quality, silent operation of the brushes and effective cleaning of glass even in winter.

A good option is a pair of individual frameless brushes from the Denso Flat series DFR-009 and DFR-002, respectively. A distinctive feature of these wipers is that they work well in rainy weather. Low noise, strong and durable.

Alca wipers of the Super Flat series 600 mm and 450 mm

For machines with a new type of fastening

After 2021, Vesta began to install leashes with fastenings for valt5.1 (or GWB046). Of course, the range of brushes for this type of fastening is significantly smaller. Especially if you are looking for brushes without an adapter. Adapters and adapters are not liked by many owners because of their bulkiness and difficulty in installation.

Here are excellent sets of brushes specifically for the new type of fastening:

• Bosch Aerotwin A 312 S (article 3397014312).
• SWF VisioFlex OE 482 (article 119482)
• Valeo Silencio Flat VF940 (article 577940).

Some owners simply change the leashes to the old version with a “hook” fastening, which greatly simplifies the selection of brushes.

Hybrid brushes

Do you prefer hybrid brushes? This option is only available for hook type mounting.

Denso Hybrid DUR-060L and DUR-045L wipers . Brushes from this company, although quite expensive, have rightfully earned many positive reviews, both based on the results of tests by experts and real users. Read more about hybrid brushes, their advantages and disadvantages in this article.

Another option is the Valeo First Hybrid VFH60 and VFH45 for the driver and passenger, respectively.

A pair of hybrid wipers from SWF HBlade for Vesta. Articles 116183 and 116176.

A more budget option for hybrid wipers is Heyner “Hybrid” , a pair of brushes with the following article numbers 034 000 and 028 000

Frame brushes

Are you looking for a more affordable option, or just prefer frame brushes? Then I can offer you the following options for attaching a “hook”:

• Set of two brushes with spoiler Bosch Twin Spoiler 604 S ( 3397118303 ).
• Another good set is SWF Das Original frame brushes (article 116346 ).
• Separate brushes Denso DM-560 + DM-045
• One of the most affordable options from premium brands is a set of frame wipers Bosch ECO 602C (3397010253).

Quick comparison for Lada Vesta with hook mount

I offer brief recommendations for wipers. Choose what is more important to you and buy. A detailed description, installation video and price comparison are below.

Frameless wipers for Vesta with hook mount

First of all, I recommend a set of frameless wipers Bosch Aerotwin AR 604 S (article 3397118908). These brushes are ADAC test winners, made in Belgium, they clean great, are reliable and durable. Read about Bosch Aerotwin.

Buy

Champion piece brushes 600 mm (item ER60/B01) and 450 mm (item ER45/B01). They are easy to install and clean glass well, especially in the rain. Read more about Champion Izivision.

Buy: → driver's license, → passenger's license.

For connoisseurs, I recommend a set of premium brushes SWF VisioFlex Aftermarket (item 119761). Asymmetrical spoiler, excellent cleaning, easy to install. Read more about SVF windshield wipers.

Buy

Hybrid brushes for Lada Vesta with hook mount

Denso brushes 600 mm (article DUR-060L) and 450 mm (article DUR-045L). We have already written in detail about Denso hybrid wipers - this is a modification of frame wipers covered with an aerodynamic casing on top. They look impressive, clean well, and are made in Korea.

Buy: → driver's license, → passenger's license.

Frame windshield wipers for Vesta with hook mount

Of the frame wipers, I would first recommend the Bosch Twin Spoiler 604 S kit (part number 3397118303).

Buy

A good option is a set of brushes SWF Das Original (article 116346). Read more about SWF wipers.

Buy

The most budget option for branded wipers is a pair of one-piece Bosch Eco 60C (article 3397004673) and 45C (article 3397004668).

Buy: → driver's license, → passenger's license.

Price comparison

To construct the graph, we took prices from one site - a well-known online store of auto parts. This will reduce the impact of different pricing schemes.

Comparison of prices for windshield wipers on Lada Vesta with hook mount

As you can see, the most expensive are frameless SVF and Denso hybrid wipers. The most affordable - Bosch Eco - are five times cheaper. The prices for other frame and frameless brushes are almost comparable.

How to install brushes

Installation of hook type brushes is very simple. It is necessary to pull the leash with the old brush towards you, remove the old one by pulling it out of the leash, then release the new brush from the packaging and install it on the leash adapter. On the Internet you can find many videos showing the process of installing brushes with detailed comments. If it seems difficult to install yourself or the driver is a girl, you can use the services of a car service.

But installing wipers with mounts under valt5.1 is somewhat more difficult, although there are no particular difficulties here either. Video of installing wipers is below

Good luck with your purchase and further use.

Types of wipers by design type

Windshield wipers come in different designs. Let's look at the quality characteristics of each type. Which one is better for you to buy depends on your financial capabilities.

Frame

The design is a flexible brush with a rubber band supported by two or four rocker arms of a plastic or metal frame. Rocker arms connected by a hinge allow the tape to be firmly pressed against the windshield, following its curves. The advantages of this type are its perfect design, which allows you to change only the rubber band if necessary. Thus, a special tape is installed for the winter period.