Best Wiper Blades

Jan 10th, 2018 12:21 pm

#1

brookgirl [OP]: Newbie; Dec 2, 2017; 90 posts; 37 upvotes; Nerd Town

Jan 10th, 2018 12:21 pm

Help a girl out please ... hubby is gone away on business, i just lost a wiper blade on the drive to work this morning. What's the best wiper blade to use? We live in a cold climate, ice/snow/rain most winters.

Strong-willed & Opinionated Woman. Early adopter of technology & first generation geek.

Jan 10th, 2018 12:37 pm

#2

EdT586: Penalty Box; Apr 25, 2013; 7398 posts; 1338 upvotes

Jan 10th, 2018 12:37 pm

The old traditional winter blades with a rubber sheath.
Best to have a summer and winter pair. Most stores now are just offering expensive flex style type wipers.

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Jan 10th, 2018 12:37 pm

#3

AstulzerRSX: Member; May 17, 2017; 294 posts; 190 upvotes; Waterloo

Jan 10th, 2018 12:37 pm

Bosch Icons are widely available and are regarded as the "best" blade for most situations.

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Jan 10th, 2018 12:46 pm

#4

terry0703: Deal Addict; Mar 10, 2006; 3866 posts; 1135 upvotes; GTA

Jan 10th, 2018 12:46 pm

I got Michelin ones from Costco. Inexpensive and works like charm.

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Jan 10th, 2018 12:46 pm

#5

redpattison: Deal Addict; Mar 7, 2004; 1824 posts; 300 upvotes; Mississauga

Jan 10th, 2018 12:46 pm

AstulzerRSX wrote: ↑ Bosch Icons are widely available and are regarded as the "best" blade for most situations.

Agree ^ ^ ^

Jan 10th, 2018 12:49 pm

#6

Swerny: Deal Expert; Oct 5, 2008; 17829 posts; 13606 upvotes; Toronto

Jan 10th, 2018 12:49 pm

Michelin from Costco.

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Jan 10th, 2018 1:00 pm

#7

CanadaMaple: Deal Addict; Apr 30, 2015; 1103 posts; 358 upvotes; SaskBerta

Jan 10th, 2018 1:00 pm

I'm gonna be third to say Bosch Icon. They've been fantastic for me. I drive all over Canada for work. So deal with all sorts of crappy weather. They cost more but they last longer.

I've never tried Michelin from Costco though. So I can't comment if they're just as good or not.

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Jan 10th, 2018 1:05 pm

#8

hybrid09: Deal Addict; Apr 24, 2014; 1393 posts; 921 upvotes

Jan 10th, 2018 1:05 pm

I went with Trico Winter blades from Costco for a few of our cars. I believe you can order them without a membership online.

https://m.costco.ca/TRICO-Ice-Extreme-W ... 22330.html

Jan 10th, 2018 1:05 pm

#9

tebore: Deal Guru; Feb 9, 2006; 13245 posts; 8164 upvotes; Brampton

Jan 10th, 2018 1:05 pm

For you situation just grab some Michelin from costco. They aren't the best but they are the best for your situation (low cost and readily available)

Jan 10th, 2018 1:14 pm

#10

macnut: Deal Fanatic; Oct 26, 2008; 6983 posts; 2858 upvotes; Victoria, BC

Jan 10th, 2018 1:14 pm

Key question: why did one of your wipers fall off?

You really want to avoid that happening again as it can damage the windshield.
I suspect it happened as you had aftermarket wipers with cheap plastic universal-fit attachments that just broke apart.
Or they were never properly locked in place in the first instance.

Original equipment blades with metal attachment points are usually best.
But given your present predicament, and the need to deal with ice and snow, the Michelin Hybrid blade might be your best bet.
Note that there are many models of Michelin blades, such as RainForce, but ignore those and go for the Hybrid Stealth Ultra.
It has a lower profile attachment than some other brands so looks neater and may help ensure the arm travels at a distance from the glass that your automaker intended.
BTW, don't assume these are actually made by the well-known tire company. They just get paid by some little wiper manufacturer to have the Michelin name on them.
But they do get good reviews and it may be a case of you get what you pay for.

Jan 10th, 2018 1:20 pm

#11

cliff: Deal Addict; Aug 5, 2003; 2648 posts; 542 upvotes; North York

Jan 10th, 2018 1:20 pm

I like the trico ice from costco online (if they fit your car - with their mounting you need to check as they don't work for all) for winter. I've run the michelin's from in store too - probably your best value, and fastest to get. I've run bosch summer blades, very good but double the $.

Jan 10th, 2018 1:21 pm

#12

brookgirl [OP]: Newbie; Dec 2, 2017; 90 posts; 37 upvotes; Nerd Town

Jan 10th, 2018 1:21 pm

macnut wrote: ↑ Key question: why did one of your wipers fall off?

Ummmm, I reached out when driving to give the blade a flick to clear some ice, it fell off. I'll deny that when hubby asks me.

Thanks for recommendations everyone - I found some Bosch ones! We don't have a Costco so that was a no go.

Strong-willed & Opinionated Woman. Early adopter of technology & first generation geek.

+1

Jan 10th, 2018 1:42 pm

#13

LordPhan: Newbie; Aug 6, 2017; 99 posts; 94 upvotes

Jan 10th, 2018 1:42 pm

AstulzerRSX wrote: ↑ Bosch Icons are widely available and are regarded as the "best" blade for most situations.

I agree with this, I have a pair of Bosch Icons for my SUV.

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Jan 10th, 2018 1:44 pm

#14

lordnikon: Sr. Member; Oct 26, 2009; 852 posts; 365 upvotes

Jan 10th, 2018 1:44 pm

You never clear hard ice with wipers. You'll destroy it.

Jan 10th, 2018 1:50 pm

#15

SquadG: Deal Addict; Oct 2, 2013; 3144 posts; 3510 upvotes; Montreal

Jan 10th, 2018 1:50 pm

I use OEM Ford wiper blades (special order here in Canada because they carry Motorcraft parts - you need the Ford part). Last 2-3 years (good all year long) : $40 for a pair on my Focus.

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