Has anybody put Winter wipers on 2016 or later CX-9

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mazdacx9-321

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2016 cx-9 signature

• Dec 13, 2017

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I am now going into my second winter in upstate NY with my CX-9. The stock wipers are not very good winter wipers and constantly freeze. I tried unsuccessfully to get winter wipers last winter and thought I would try again. My Mazda dealer told me that Mazda makes winter wipers, but not for the 2016 and newer CX-9. I could not believe it. I then looked on the internet and cannot find any aftermarket winter wipers that appear to fit. I also am not going to modify my car and attempt to attach an older CX-9 "arm" on the vehicle as was suggested in a thread last winter. Has anybody had any luck with this? Winter wipers make a HUGE difference where I live.

 

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mifanning

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2017 Mazda CX9 Signature in machine gray

• Dec 13, 2017

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You might try Michelin Stealth or Stealth Ultra -- both work in snow and ice -- https://us.michelin-lifestyle.com/en/promotions/wiper-blades. Bosch also makes good wiper blades.

 

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ChemGirl

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Mazda CX-9 GT AWD

• Dec 13, 2017

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I had the same problem on Saturday. I couldn’t believe this car doesn’t have wiper de-icers. My 7 year old forester had them. �� Michelin was the only company I found to have compatible blades.

 

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PTguy

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Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2016

• Dec 13, 2017

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Michelin was the only company I found to have compatible blades.

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Are you sure? The Michelin fit guide is incorrect. Our cars do not have the hook type arms. If the Michelin blades do fit, please give us the model number.

I tried several brands of blades with connectors similar to what we have. Similar but not right. None of them fit.

As a work-around, try putting a light coating of silicone lube on the frame of the blade--not the wiping part. Ice won't stick to the silicone lube.

 

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Guest2017

• Dec 14, 2017

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PTguy said:

As a work-around, try putting a light coating of silicone lube on the frame of the blade--not the wiping part. Ice won't stick to the silicone lube.

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And, when you are done with that..... go out and buy a Griot's 6" Handheld Polisher, Griot's Glass Polishing Pad, Griots Glass Polish and Griot's Glass Sealant. Follow their instructions to polish your glass. De-icing will become so much easier and ice build-up will be reduced.

Important: Be mindful not to overheat the glass when using the orbital polisher as that could damage it. Also, subsequent De-icing works well using a spray bottle containing 1/3 Water + 2/3 Rubbing Alcohol and then applying an even spray directly on the affected area.

 

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1whitefaceskier

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2017 Mazda CX 9

• Dec 15, 2017

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I just bought a CX 9 Touring with premium package and am also having trouble finding a better quality wiper such as Bosch ICON that will fit. By measuring the driver's side is 24" and passenger is 18", but the issue is attachment point. If anyone's found a good aftermarket wiper that will fit, please post. Thank you

 

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ChemGirl

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Mazda CX-9 GT AWD

• Dec 16, 2017

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PTguy said:

Are you sure? The Michelin fit guide is incorrect. Our cars do not have the hook type arms. If the Michelin blades do fit, please give us the model number.

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I havent tried them yet. I was just looking at their website.

 

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1whitefaceskier

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2017 Mazda CX 9

• Dec 23, 2017

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So good news.....RainX Latitude wipers work on CX9’s. I just purchased for driver and passenger side and they work great. Note that they have a universal fitting that accommodates the CX9 arms and the outer two adapters need to be removed for them to be compatible. I bought them at Auto Palace and they installed at no charge. $46 for both. The factory installed ice terribly in the winter.

One note: Their computer says the drives side takes a 22”, but it is in fact 24” and the passenger is 18”

 

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PTguy

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Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2016

• Dec 24, 2017

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The wiper blade companies are slow to update their listings. Some continue to show the data for the pre-2016 CX-9 even though you looked up '16 or '17.