I went with the rain x latitude ones for replacement. After a year there is a small streak sometimes. I really try and scrape and clean my windows in the winter so i don't ruin them. Ill probably replace these next spring unless they are still in really good shape. I think they are a bit more expensive but i had a buy one get one free with a rebate.

 

This will be like asking which is the best oil to use. There is no right or wrong answer. Wiper blades wear out with use. They become hard with sun exposure. So buy the blades that fit your budget and replace them as needed.

 

Apologies. My question was probably poorly worded. I'm not looking to find out what blades are going to last longer than the original. I'm happy with 12mos of life on a set of blades.

My question comes from experience with some blades not fitting well on certain cars. For instance on my Audi TT the icons couldn't curve as aggressively as the windshield profile and therefore missed some of the glass.

 

^This. Even cheap ones will work well for a short time. I am a big fan of the Bosch Marathon blades, but they're hard to come by (I'm not sure their even made anymore). I've had the Bosh Icon blades on mine for about a year now and they seem to still be performing well even with all the rain we get here in Washington. Keeping your windshield clean and using something like Rain-X can help extend their life.

 

New blades each year; that's the secret.

 

Twice a year for me here in MN. Once in the fall before snow flies and then once again once the roads clear off in the spring. I pay no real attention to what brand I put on. I just go inexpensive. Never had an issue.

NO wiper blade is going to last you 15 months....

 

I use Bosch icons just replaced the three year old oem ones,

 

Michelin, I had a set on my Tacoma for 2 years. I couldn't find them forsale anywhere so I bought the highly recommended Bosch Icons which didn't last a year. I was at Costco over the weekend and noticed they had the Michelins at a good price, will have to try those.

 

Well, the solid beam style wipers ARE better. They hold their curvature longer and in winter they shed ice and snow more easily. So that's why I've started using them personally. Yes they are a little more $$$ but being able to see is critical.

Michelin were the worst I've used and I won't buy them again. They didn't last six months. Bosch Icon are my favorite but seem to cost more. I'm using the Trico NeoForm now because they were on sale and they are doing pretty good.

 

I never replace them since here in Texas we never get rain, ?

 

With price in mind and yearly replacement, The Goodyear Assurance for $7.99 each at Costco is a no brainer. They regularly have them on sale for $4.99

 

I have Bosch Evolutions on right now and they have been garbage from day one.... Chatter like crazy, streak, etc. I had Motorcraft Beam blades on before and they rocked, no issues what so ever and lasted 2 years in SoCal sun and heat.
Also in case you don't know you can go up in size on the passenger wiper and maybe on the driver. So 24" driver and 19" passenger easily. Maybe a 25" driver 19" passenger depending on the blades you pick.

 

Since our Windshields are relatively flat, I go with whatever Mid Priced major brand is on sale when I need to replace them (every 6 mos on average) If I find a real good deal I'll pick up 2 pair.

I've found little difference in performance between the fancy single beam or the old school style blades for the added price they seem to cost. And yea, I put some watered down rainx in my washer tank

 

Thanks everyone.

 

I've got these on my truck. They were well rated by Consumer Reports, and are working just fine.

Vic

 

Here is a little article I wrote on wiper blades years ago:
Bill in Tahoe: Winter Wiper Blades - More going on then you thought

 

I was using PIAA Si-Tech blades on my Outlander for a couple years with good performance and longevity however it seems like there was a batch issue or production change or something but I had a couple outright fail and fall apart after a couple months on both the Outlander and the Frontier. So back to the Michelin wipers available at my local Costco locations.

 

I bought the Rain-X brand with the Rain-X wiper fluid on sale as a combo deal a few years back.
Been running this combo ever since.
They seem to last and the combination works as good or better than treating the windshield with the actual Rain-X product like I've been doing for 25+ years.

 

Exactly what i did. Picked up the rain x latitude wipers. They work well. After a year i have a minor streak that shows up every now and again. The key for me is making sure i take the time to fully scrape any ice off my windshield so i dont destroy the wiper.

Rain x on the windshield makes it so i dont need to use my wipers much while on the highway, thus extending their life. Granted the fluid is a little more but its rated to -35 i believe which i need for winter time anyway.

 

Every vehicle I have ever had, no wipers ever will last as long as the OEM ones. It's weird.

I have always used Trico Neoforms. Replace them about every 6-8 months with the WV winters. This past time Bosch Icons were on sale, so I went with those. I hate those things. Never again. Chatter like crazy, bounce, and just don't wipe well at all. If they weren't so expensive even on sale, I would have tossed them. Neoforms are it for me from now on.

 

no matter the vehicle, I've always had good luck with Bosch Icons. I can tell you what doesn't work, heated wipers. Installed a set on my Dodge Dakota, something in the wiring harness failed and they stopped working, after a couple of months, the blades began to streak really bad as well.

 

I go with beam-style. I will go through 1-2 sets during the winter and MAY stretch the last winter set through the summer depending on how bad they're tore up & how much rain we're getting that summer. traditional style (even winter ones) tend to freeze up on me and they throw alot of water off their frame. I also clean my blades with a rag & washer fluid every 1-2 weeks. helps with the chatter.

 

I was just researching which wiper blades I should get and came across some interesting information:

1) Most wiper blades are made from EPDM rubber (from this site which shows FTIR analysys: The Best Windshield Wipers for Your Car | The Wirecutter)

2) From Wikipedia: "The main properties of EPDM are its outstanding heat, ozone, and weather resistance." However, it "exhibits unsatisfactory compatibility with most oils, gasoline, kerosene, aromatic and aliphatic hydrocarbons, halogenated solvents, and concentrated acids."

My conclusion: wiper longevity depends on what chemicals the wipers come in contact with, and how often you clean your windshield. Obviously there are oils and hydrocarbons all around your truck and on the road, and some cleaning agents can contain chemicals that work wonders for road grime but also hurt your wipers (acetone is in some glass cleaners for example). It seems somewhat likely that Brand X can work great for 12-15 months for someone, and work poorly after 3mos for someone else who unknowingly has more exposure to the chemicals listed above.