Shelf Life of Wiper Blades/Inserts

[The Critic]

I am planning to order some maintenance parts for the Nissan and would like to stock up on a few sets of wiper inserts.

On average, I think I will be replacing them every 18 months. If I make an order of Nissan parts, I will probably order a few pairs of these. So, how long can I keep them around, as I once read somewhere that they do age and deteriorate rather quickly.

Does anyone have any experience with keeping windshield wiper inserts in stock? Any issues with aging?

Thanks.

 

[190E26FTW]

They usually dont go bad if they are sitting on a shelf. Most of the time they go bad because they are exposed to the elements. I have a stock pile of Bosch wipers and they dont go bad from sitting.

 

[CharlieJ]

If they are kept inside, they should last a very long time. Wiper blades deteriorate from; use, UV light, and temperatures fluctuations. My PIAA silicone blades have been in use for about 42 months now and are still truckin' along.

 

[Eddie]

I bought a pair of Anco blades from WalMarts and they squawked like heck. I found that the rubber was hard and returned them. I think it was too long on the shelve. I now only buy as needed but, like Charlie said above. When I order, I have no way of knowing how long they were in the suppliers inventory and hence, I buy only when needed.

 

[pbm]

If kept indoors, out of direct sunlight, they should last for years.
As far as the noisy Ancos, that could be caused by several factors.

 

[daves87rs]

I never thought you could keep them for years.

 

[GROUCHO MARX]

Boy, I guess there's a fear that Nissan wiper blades are going out of production in the not so distant future.