[schooleydoo]

Evening all,

Bit of a weird one this, but can any owners confirm the length of the wiper blades fitted to their car?

Mine are 19" / 480mm on both sides and I'm certain this is incorrect, but I'm finding a lot of disputed information online on the correct sizing.

2009 car. Thanks.

 

[knt]

Both should be fine as some are listling 19/19" or 19"/18", as long as it's parking properly and wiping cleanly.

r57 wiper - Google Search

 

[schooleydoo]

I bought some 19/19" recently - https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00BJLU5I6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1

However, shortly after installing, this occured. The dealer I bought the car from claims I fitted the incorrect sized wipers.

 

[knt]

Looks like 2 version pre LCI and LCI

Mini Cooper Wiper Blades Oem Gen2 2013+ R56 R55 R57

new.minimania.com

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[Rich B.]

The proper sizes for your car are, drivers side 18" and passenger side 19". The aftermarket is not always the best place to buy "exact" replacement parts for your car as manufacturing both R&L blades in 19" is cheaper than new tooling etc for an 18" blade, especially if a 19" is marginally okay.