S60: General - Wiper upgrades - Bosch Aerotwin

cumbrianhalfwit · Oct 25th, 2018, 20:48

Thought I'd post this just in case anyone else runs into problems retrofitting Bosch Aerotwin wipers to their S60 I. Maybe just me being a muppet, but here's a general warning - beware the compatibility tables on sites like Amazon.

Amazon steered me towards the Aerotwin AP21U and AP24U, but the fittings on these are not compatible with the hook ending on the wiper arms of my car. After much faffing about I managed to find the ones that do fit - the AR21U and AR24U.

Makes me wonder if Volvo fitted a couple of different wiper arm types to the mk1 as the 'AR' version are listed as compatible with the 2.0T on some of the ebay listings, but incompatibler with my 2.5T (even thought they have turned out to fit fine).

It was worth the effort as the Aerotwins outperform any other wiper I've tried, but I'm a bit out of pocket having bough the wrong ones in the first place.

Hope this is helpful!

xco · Oct 25th, 2018, 21:42

Yep good blades but next time check out Wipac Storm x range.
Got 'em on my 90 just as good as the Bosch's but a 3rd of the price if you know where to buy them .

AliMurray · Oct 25th, 2018, 21:52

Popped the Bosch blades on my 67 plate V60. Car is 11 months old and the Volvo ones were smearing away already! I can thoroughly recommend the Bosch blades however next time I'll have a look at the above.

AndyV7o · Oct 25th, 2018, 21:58

Trico blades.
Had bosch after bosch go crappy too soon, so went to the creator of wiper blades instead, much better! Lasted years and performance stayed consistently decent.

xco · Oct 25th, 2018, 21:59

Been using the Wipac Storm X ones since 2009....both on my last motor a much loved and missed V70 and on my now car XC90.

Wont pay Bosch prices ever again!!

360beast · Oct 25th, 2018, 22:07

Where are you guys getting the wiper blades from?

I always buy from euro car parts in their never ending sales online, the last set I bought for my 360 came to £7 for Bosch super and the same for 940 came to £9.

xco · Oct 25th, 2018, 22:22

Trago mills down here in Devon....they've got a website but its not very good but its easy driving distance for us plymothians.

AndyV7o · Oct 25th, 2018, 22:25

www.wiperblades.co.uk or www.windscreenwipers.co.uk is who I usually use.

cumbrianhalfwit · Oct 25th, 2018, 22:41

I've not come across the Wipac storm ones, will keep an eye out next time. I have to say though, it's worth shopping around for the Aerotwins if you think they're too expensive. I bought the ARs for a tenner apiece on ebay, brand new.

xco · Oct 25th, 2018, 23:58

Thats WIPAC STORM X

Oct 25th, 2018, 20:48	#1
cumbrianhalfwit New Member Last Online: Jul 5th, 2019 19:19 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Lancaster	Wiper upgrades - Bosch Aerotwin Thought I'd post this just in case anyone else runs into problems retrofitting Bosch Aerotwin wipers to their S60 I. Maybe just me being a muppet, but here's a general warning - beware the compatibility tables on sites like Amazon. Amazon steered me towards the Aerotwin AP21U and AP24U, but the fittings on these are not compatible with the hook ending on the wiper arms of my car. After much faffing about I managed to find the ones that do fit - the AR21U and AR24U. Makes me wonder if Volvo fitted a couple of different wiper arm types to the mk1 as the 'AR' version are listed as compatible with the 2.0T on some of the ebay listings, but incompatibler with my 2.5T (even thought they have turned out to fit fine). It was worth the effort as the Aerotwins outperform any other wiper I've tried, but I'm a bit out of pocket having bough the wrong ones in the first place. Hope this is helpful!

Oct 25th, 2018, 21:42	#2
xco Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 04:26 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Near Plymouth	Yep good blades but next time check out Wipac Storm x range. Got 'em on my 90 just as good as the Bosch's but a 3rd of the price if you know where to buy them . __________________ MY14 XF S V6 3.0 Sportbrake Portfolio in Ultimate Black Metallic and black 20"alloys MY08 Xc90 D5 185 Se Lux Satnav Geartronic. Much loved gone now but not forgotten. Wherever you go............There you are!!!

Oct 25th, 2018, 21:59	#5
xco Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 04:26 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Near Plymouth	Been using the Wipac Storm X ones since 2009....both on my last motor a much loved and missed V70 and on my now car XC90. Wont pay Bosch prices ever again!! __________________ MY14 XF S V6 3.0 Sportbrake Portfolio in Ultimate Black Metallic and black 20"alloys MY08 Xc90 D5 185 Se Lux Satnav Geartronic. Much loved gone now but not forgotten. Wherever you go............There you are!!!

Oct 25th, 2018, 22:22	#7
xco Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 04:26 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Near Plymouth	Trago mills down here in Devon....they've got a website but its not very good but its easy driving distance for us plymothians. __________________ MY14 XF S V6 3.0 Sportbrake Portfolio in Ultimate Black Metallic and black 20"alloys MY08 Xc90 D5 185 Se Lux Satnav Geartronic. Much loved gone now but not forgotten. Wherever you go............There you are!!!

Oct 25th, 2018, 22:25	#8
AndyV7o Premier Member Last Online: Jun 21st, 2021 20:47 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Creswell	www.wiperblades.co.uk or www.windscreenwipers.co.uk is who I usually use. Last edited by AndyV7o; Oct 25th, 2018 at 22:58.

Oct 25th, 2018, 21:52	#3
AliMurray New Member Last Online: Jul 25th, 2023 22:04 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Horsham, England	Popped the Bosch blades on my 67 plate V60. Car is 11 months old and the Volvo ones were smearing away already! I can thoroughly recommend the Bosch blades however next time I'll have a look at the above.

Oct 25th, 2018, 21:58	#4
AndyV7o Premier Member Last Online: Jun 21st, 2021 20:47 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Creswell	Trico blades. Had bosch after bosch go crappy too soon, so went to the creator of wiper blades instead, much better! Lasted years and performance stayed consistently decent.

Oct 25th, 2018, 22:07	#6
360beast Go redblock or go home Last Online: Yesterday 21:21 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: UK	Where are you guys getting the wiper blades from? I always buy from euro car parts in their never ending sales online, the last set I bought for my 360 came to £7 for Bosch super and the same for 940 came to £9.

Oct 25th, 2018, 22:41	#9
cumbrianhalfwit New Member Last Online: Jul 5th, 2019 19:19 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Lancaster	I've not come across the Wipac storm ones, will keep an eye out next time. I have to say though, it's worth shopping around for the Aerotwins if you think they're too expensive. I bought the ARs for a tenner apiece on ebay, brand new.

Oct 25th, 2018, 23:58	#10
xco Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 04:26 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Near Plymouth	Thats WIPAC STORM X __________________ MY14 XF S V6 3.0 Sportbrake Portfolio in Ultimate Black Metallic and black 20"alloys MY08 Xc90 D5 185 Se Lux Satnav Geartronic. Much loved gone now but not forgotten. Wherever you go............There you are!!!

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