Please educate me about Trico's premium wipers

[Carlostrece]

I'm a Trico fan 100%. I've decided it's the only brand of wiper I will buy, but which model? I'm currently happily using new Trico Exact Fit (rubber blades, conventional frame version) with Yeti helper springs. I'm very satisfied with the streak free results on rainy days, but I know these conventional frame rubber blade wipers will be lousy if it gets snowy or icey.

I want to learn more about Trico's premium wipers (for my future use). I think I could now use a beam frame on my 97 Park Ave because I have a very effective Yeti helper spring on each wiper arm. Yeti works great!

Trico product lines descriptions and explanations are confusing. I struggle to understand Trico's explanations of its product line, but I think I may have figured out which are the 4 best for all purpose, all climate, all seasons. Maybe.

@slacktide_bitog in a post in thread about wipers made in USA... Were you saying that Trico Maxx, Titan, and Ultra are 3 names for the same wiper. Those 3 wipers have no physical differences? Those 3 have been confusing me for how they compare to each other, but I think they're among Trico's 4 best all season, all climate wipers.

How do you think those 3 compare to Trico Silicone Ceramic wipers? I know the SC is Trico's top tier, and those other 3 are second tier. I mean within Trico's product line. How do you think those 4 compare IRL performance in varying conditions/climates?

 

[GMBoy]

I have never had the need for anything else other than the Trico Exact fit! They are my favorite and, to me, seem to last every bit as long as any of the "miracle" teflon, rain-x or whatever gimmick. I have used other brands including those miracle gimmick blades and always come back to the Trico EF.

 

[dubber09]

I'm running Exact Fit on rear window on Sportage, it's working great, had Bosch before then and while it worked great as well it was a bit noisy.

 

[97prizm]

Trico have been hit or mis for me. I've always had the longest life out of Rain-X, Michelin or Valeo blades.

 

[97prizm]

I'm a Trico fan 100%. I've decided it's the only brand of wiper I will buy, but which model? I'm currently happily using new Trico Exact Fit (rubber blades, conventional frame version) with Yeti helper springs. I'm very satisfied with the streak free results on rainy days, but I know these conventional frame rubber blade wipers will be lousy if it gets snowy or icey.

I want to learn more about Trico's premium wipers (for my future use). I think I could now use a beam frame on my 97 Park Ave because I have a very effective Yeti helper spring on each wiper arm. Yeti works great!

Trico product lines descriptions and explanations are confusing. I struggle to understand Trico's explanations of its product line, but I think I may have figured out which are the 4 best for all purpose, all climate, all seasons. Maybe.

@slacktide_bitog in a post in thread about wipers made in USA... Were you saying that Trico Maxx, Titan, and Ultra are 3 names for the same wiper. Those 3 wipers have no physical differences? Those 3 have been confusing me for how they compare to each other, but I think they're among Trico's 4 best all season, all climate wipers.

How do you think those 3 compare to Trico Silicone Ceramic wipers? I know the SC is Trico's top tier, and those other 3 are second tier. I mean within Trico's product line. How do you think those 4 compare IRL performance in varying conditions/climates?

Check out a few of the comparison tests online or I'd think that Trico would have information on their website.

 

[GW.]

I’ve always had good luck with Trico Ice. Should be interesting to see if Trico survives the First Brands bankruptcy.

 

[Carlostrece]

I have never had the need for anything else other than the Trico Exact fit! They are my favorite and, to me, seem to last every bit as long as any of the "miracle" teflon, rain-x or whatever gimmick. I have used other brands including those miracle gimmick blades and always come back to the Trico EF.

I'm running Exact Fit on rear window on Sportage, it's working great, had Bosch before then and while it worked great as well it was a bit noisy.

Which Trico Exact Fit do you use? TheTrico conventional (bridge) frame or the Trico beam frame? I'm currently using the Trico conventional, which is the stock OEM wiper for 97 Buick Park Ave.

 

[Carlostrece]

Trico have been hit or mis for me. I've always had the longest life out of Rain-X, Michelin or Valeo blades.

Huh. I tried Rain-X. They smeared and streaked a lot. I didn't like em a bit.

I wonder who makes Michelin? Possibly Trico, Valeo, Anco, or Bosche?

 

[Carlostrece]

Check out a few of the comparison tests online or I'd think that Trico would have information on their website.

I haven't been able to find independent comparison tests online. Trico's website info is confusing. Good wipers, but lousy website, IMO.

 

[Carlostrece]

I’ve always had good luck with Trico Ice.

Trico Ice is interesting, but in 2026 in PNW I only see ice for a few days every 3rd or 4th year.
 

Should be interesting to see if Trico survives the First Brands bankruptcy.

Noooo! Say it's not so!

 

[The Critic]

Trico Silicone have been very smooth for me. Their Force is a good value, but seem to require some wear-in before they wipe well; I think the rubber is a bit too hard.

 

[slacktide_bitog]

I'm a Trico fan 100%. I've decided it's the only brand of wiper I will buy, but which model? I'm currently happily using new Trico Exact Fit (rubber blades, conventional frame version) with Yeti helper springs. I'm very satisfied with the streak free results on rainy days, but I know these conventional frame rubber blade wipers will be lousy if it gets snowy or icey.

I want to learn more about Trico's premium wipers (for my future use). I think I could now use a beam frame on my 97 Park Ave because I have a very effective Yeti helper spring on each wiper arm. Yeti works great!

Trico product lines descriptions and explanations are confusing. I struggle to understand Trico's explanations of its product line, but I think I may have figured out which are the 4 best for all purpose, all climate, all seasons. Maybe.

@slacktide_bitog in a post in thread about wipers made in USA... Were you saying that Trico Maxx, Titan, and Ultra are 3 names for the same wiper. Those 3 wipers have no physical differences? Those 3 have been confusing me for how they compare to each other, but I think they're among Trico's 4 best all season, all climate wipers.

How do you think those 3 compare to Trico Silicone Ceramic wipers? I know the SC is Trico's top tier, and those other 3 are second tier. I mean within Trico's product line. How do you think those 4 compare IRL performance in varying conditions/climates?

Correct. the Maxx/Titan/Ultra is the same wiper from different stores. One store will carry the Maxx, another will carry the Titan, and others will call it Ultra. Mostly a way to avoid price matching other stores

Honestly, I don't know how the SC would be. I've never tried silicone wipers, as they are always expensive.

Michelin wipers are made by a company called Pylon, which makes many cheap wipers.

You're already using the exact OE wipers for your car. It will be hard to do better than that, and the wipers that are better will cost way too much.

If it gets snowy or icy, you can remove the springs and put the wipers up. Then after you clean the snow off your car, put the springs back on

I haven't been able to find independent comparison tests online. Trico's website info is confusing. Good wipers, but lousy website, IMO.

Suggest it to Project Farm

 

[14Accent]

Suggest it to Project Farm

I'd love to see the rig he'd come up with to test wiper blades.

 

[Nukeman7]

Suggest it to Project Farm

I'd love to see the rig he'd come up with to test wiper blades.

Y'all way behind the times!

 

[14Accent]

Y'all way behind the times!

Ok, I missed that one!

 

[Carlostrece]

Correct. the Maxx/Titan/Ultra is the same wiper from different stores. One store will carry the Maxx, another will carry the Titan, and others will call it Ultra. Mostly a way to avoid price matching other stores

Honestly, I don't know how the SC would be. I've never tried silicone wipers, as they are always expensive.

I owned silicone wipers in the past. Had em on a Jeep.

Silicone wipers are superior to rubber in regard to rain, snow, and ice during day time driving. Silicone wipers are also more durable (more resistant to UV from sun, more resistant to tearing from ice). In daylight driving silicone wipers are superb.

Silicone rubs off on the windshield with every wipe. That's excellent for daylight driving because the silicone coated windshield behaves like it's coated with Rain-X. Water beads up and rolls off or blows off easily. Ice can't stick to windshield much. So it's all awesome for daylight driving in rain, snow, ice.

Silicone reduces friction between wiper blade and windshield because silicone is slipperier than rubber. Thus the wiper blade and motor last longer.

However, there's a problem with silicone wiper blades. They reduce night vision because streetlights and oncoming headlights glare and flare on the silicone coating that gets on the windshield. It's pretty awful at night, IME. Trico explains and demonstrates this partway down this webpage.

Trico Silicone Ceramic blades claim to solve the night vision issue. Trico claims their SC blade gives most of the daytime benefits of a silicone blade while the ceramic prevents silicone coating from forming on windshield, thus not reducing night vision. i.e. - You can have your cake and eat it too (in theory).

Another (competing) premium solution (designed so you can have good vision day and night) is Trico's Z7 synthetic enhanced rubber wiper blades (Maxx, Titan, Ultra). I personally (intuitively) suspect that Z7 blades might be a better solution than Silicone Ceramic blades. Trico claims both SC & Z7 are awesome. Trico claims SC is the best of the best.

Michelin wipers are made by a company called Pylon, which makes many cheap wipers.

Good to know. I don't understand why some people like Michelin wipers so much, but to each their own.

You're already using the exact OE wipers for your car. It will be hard to do better than that, and the wipers that are better will cost way too much.

Agreed, but I've got too much time on my hands and this is a hobby. Money for wipers is not a concern.

If it gets snowy or icy, you can remove the springs and put the wipers up. Then after you clean the snow off your car, put the springs back on

I don't think it'd be necessary to remove the Yeti springs. The wiper arms can be lifted with Yeti springs in place.

Suggest it to Project Farm

Good idea. Actually, I now recall he did 2 wiper comparison test videos. I'll watch them.

 

[97prizm]

I haven't been able to find independent comparison tests online. Trico's website info is confusing. Good wipers, but lousy website, IMO.

Project Farm did a review after I messaged him about what to test. He was fairly thorough

 

[Carlostrece]

Project Farm did a review after I messaged him about what to test. He was fairly thorough

I'll watch his 2 videos about wipers. Thanks

 

[HowAboutThis]

I'm a Trico fan 100%. I've decided it's the only brand of wiper I will buy, but which model? I'm currently happily using new Trico Exact Fit (rubber blades, conventional frame version) with Yeti helper springs. I'm very satisfied with the streak free results on rainy days, but I know these conventional frame rubber blade wipers will be lousy if it gets snowy or icey.

I want to learn more about Trico's premium wipers (for my future use). I think I could now use a beam frame on my 97 Park Ave because I have a very effective Yeti helper spring on each wiper arm. Yeti works great!

Trico product lines descriptions and explanations are confusing. I struggle to understand Trico's explanations of its product line, but I think I may have figured out which are the 4 best for all purpose, all climate, all seasons. Maybe.

@slacktide_bitog in a post in thread about wipers made in USA... Were you saying that Trico Maxx, Titan, and Ultra are 3 names for the same wiper. Those 3 wipers have no physical differences? Those 3 have been confusing me for how they compare to each other, but I think they're among Trico's 4 best all season, all climate wipers.

How do you think those 3 compare to Trico Silicone Ceramic wipers? I know the SC is Trico's top tier, and those other 3 are second tier. I mean within Trico's product line. How do you think those 4 compare IRL performance in varying conditions/climates?

I've found OE rubber is the best for Japanese cars. They usually last well over a year without issues. And this is in the rainy NW. I bought the Costco Michelin's for my wife's car and they need replacing more often...however, for her Subaru, it's actually cheaper. My Toyota has $9 insert replacements.

If you haven't looked into OE, if your OE were good, I recommend it.

 

[Carlostrece]

I've found OE rubber is the best for Japanese cars. They usually last well over a year without issues. And this is in the rainy NW. I bought the Costco Michelin's for my wife's car and they need replacing more often...however, for her Subaru, it's actually cheaper. My Toyota has $9 insert replacements.

If you haven't looked into OE, if your OE were good, I recommend it.

I have new GM/Buick OE wipers (Trico Exact Fit conventional frame with rubber blade). They're good, but I always like exploring what might be better.