Best windshield wipers?

[Fabulous50s]

Here in Maine we have about 6 months of winter, and 6 of sun/rain.

I've tried Anco leaf spring, Bosch, parts store specials.

What is the collective opinion here?

Thanks!

 

[TheOilWizard]

In the case of Ford, the Motorcraft OEM blades are actually very high quality (but expensive...) Not sure if this will be the case with all brands.

If you have a NAPA near by, I've found these to be a good value:
https://www.napaonline.com/brand/napa-proformer-wiper-blades

 

[dubber09]

Using Bosch Icon on both cars and recommend others who I help maintain their cars around here. They last about 2 years before performance degrades to the point they need to be replaced. Quiet, no streaking, good performance in snow.

 

[97prizm]

Here in Maine we have about 6 months of winter, and 6 of sun/rain.

I've tried Anco leaf spring, Bosch, parts store specials.

What is the collective opinion here?

Thanks!

I think the Bosch quality went down years ago after they switched from Germany to China. The longest lasting wiper blades I've ever used were Valeos, which also was consumer reports top pick. In Colorado the high altitude and dry climate hammer wiper blades. I've only been able to get Valeo blades at Sam's club but am no longer a member after a tire snafu.

 

[wings&wheels]

Bosch but they are not what they once were, and I prefer the traditional frame style, but their basic beams work well. Other than that, OEM.

 

[The Critic]

Real OE wipers seem to last the longest for me, followed by Trico Ultra or Force.

 

[brandon9715]

I've been using Trico white and they seem just as good as ones that are 3x the cost.

 

[Nukeman7]

I think the Bosch quality went down years ago after they switched from Germany to China. The longest lasting wiper blades I've ever used were Valeos, which also was consumer reports top pick. In Colorado the high altitude and dry climate hammer wiper blades. I've only been able to get Valeo blades at Sam's club but am no longer a member after a tire snafu.

I am also in the Valeo camp for best and longest lasting wiper blades. I prefer the traditional frame style Platinum series Valeos over the beam style blades. They are readily available on RockAuto for most vehicles.

 

[drtyler]

I like the Valeo Ultimate OE, but I also don’t have snow and ice.

 

[I<3oil]

Michelin silicone

 

[THORROMIG]

Have OE Bosh on my Tundra and really like them. On the pricy side but --- hopefully I am getting what I paid for.

 

[atikovi]

Buy the cheapest you can find and replace as needed. Local place often has Denso wipers under $4.

 

[slacktide_bitog]

Valeo, Trico Ultra, NWB (some of Denso's wipers are also made by NWB, though other Densos come from Korea)

Older cars with worn wiper arms can't use beam wipers, and in many cases new wiper arms are NLA. Those Yeti X-Wipe helper springs help, too.

 

[vavavroom]

I see no reason to switch from PIAA silicone blades to something else. Silicone blades last the longest and deteriorate the least and don't smear as long as the glass is kept reasonably clean. Natural rubber blades wipe the best but only for a short period. I used to use blades that were made from synthetic rubber but with a natural rubber wiping edge.

 

[MParr]

NAPA Exact Fit.

 

[nthach]

Toyota OEM, then Valeo, Trico and Bosch in no order. Bosch has been making their “nicer”(Icon/Focus) blades in Serbia recently.

I have a set of Amazon-special Tricos on the van, I’m a little disappointed in them. Installed a set of Costco Michelins on a friend’s car, Made in Mexico.

 

[gman2304]

In my experience OEM, though you’ll pay more for them.

 

[RitcheyRch]

I've always had good luck with the OEM blade refills.

 

[97prizm]

Michelin silicone

I just picked up a set from advance auto parts with the $7 mail in rebate. I'm hoping these outlast everything as they were pricey.

 

[dubber09]

Buy the cheapest you can find and replace as needed. Local place often has Denso wipers under $4.

That's cheaper than Costco's Crapshelin that last 2 weeks at most before getting chatty and streaky...