Wiper Blade reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 279 Reddit reviews across 64 subreddits and 75 posts to rank the best Wiper Blade brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/CarsAustralia, r/BuyItForLife, r/fordfusion, r/MechanicAdvice, r/hondafit. Top-rated brands include Bosch (4.5/5), PIAA (4.8/5), Rain-X (4.0/5).
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Reviews279
Subreddits64
Posts75
Brands44
Products73
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#1
Bosch
4.5
(138)
"Brands like Bosch, Rain-X, and Michelin are great options for durability and performance."
"Ford forums recommends BOSCH AEROTWIN."
"Bosch Icon and Bosch Focus are both excellent blades."
"Bosch Icon and Bosch Focus are both excellent blades."
"Bosch wiper blades are very good"
"Bosch icon"
"They are by far the best."
"Always the best wiper blades, no matter the car."
"The Bosch really do the job and for longer."
"The Bosch(I forget which model) wiper blades I put on my Taos last winter worked awesome with no chatter."
#2
PIAA
4.8
(26)
"Top tier would be the PIAA ones. Very expensive for a pair, but totally worth it."
"7 years in my X5 and they still perform as new."
"PIAA silicone blades have made it through at least two years without any issues."
"I've never had an issue with PIAA Silicone blades with snow and ice. In fact they're more durable than regular blades and they stay flexible in cold weather."
"I just priced PIAA wipers on Rock Auto and Amazon. Amazon is $10 cheaper, incredibly fast delivery, and free and easy returns."
"Piaa Aero Vogue have lasted well and look better than more (sleeker)"
"Definitely PIAA Wipers they last 4 ever"
"PIAA 26 and 16 SI Tech blades w/ the M adapter and F clip fit the VB WRX"
"It still wipes as clearly and silently as the day I put it on."
"Without a doubt are the best."
#3
Rain-X
4.0
(20)
"Rainx latitude wipers. 100%"
"Silicone rain-x has always been the best wipers for me"
"I’ve always gotten rain x. They are amazing."
"If it’s really bad, the Rain-X Latitude’s are fantastic."
"The single bar/aero bar by RainX last the longest by far and do a good job."
"Combine with the occasional coating of RainX and wiper fluid with RainX, rarely even have to use them."
"I use rainx."
"Are you referring to Rain-x? Shit’s magic, but you have to apply while dry, and reapply often."
"Rain X Latitude will fit directly without adapter. Pretty much everything short of getting OEM replacements requires modifying the clips of the new blades."
"I just got some fancy silicone rain x ones that look great and seem to work well."
#4
Trico
3.9
(15)
"I'm running Trico Silicone Ceramic. Get them from RockAuto, they are cheaper than anywhere else."
"Trico Force series, no contest. Use the Trico brand washer fluid additive and they’ll be quiet and last a very long time."
"They are the best I've ever seen."
"They have been great"
"I have never had issues with them."
"Trico. You can get them at repco and AB."
"I changed the order to Trico because they are natural rubber, and were put to the test when I lived in north QLD."
"I like Trico."
"OEM were great and lasted about 3 years and then I went with Trico and they were great as well."
"Trico, Motium, or Aero (all from Amazon… of course)"
#5
Michelin
4.3
(11)
"I bought Michelin blades a few years ago and they're fantastic."
"GO TO COSTCO AND GET THE MICHELIN HYBRID WIPER BLADES."
"Michelin stealth are my go-to."
"The Michelin ones they sell at Costco work well for me"
"The film it leaves behind repels water."
"I’ve never had an issue."
"I use the costco michellins they work good."
"I got a good 2-3 years out of the Michelin blades from Costco, and live in the Pacific Northwest."
"I also have good luck with the Michelin ones they sell at costco."
"Michelin ones they sell in Costco."
#6
RainX
4.4
(9)
"RainX for teh win."
"I personally use the RainX brand latitude wipers on my 18 Sport and I think they work great."
"Never had a problem and my windshield repels water so well."
"RainX Lattitude is the best but you’ll pay for em."
"I find that the rainX keeps my vision cleared."
"I use a basic 20" RainX Weatherbeater and it works great."
"I hear rainx helps get ice/snow off the windshield easier."
#7
Wipertech
3.6
(7)
"They are ridiculously good. I had them on my last car which was parked exclusively outside for over a year and the rubber was still good."
"I've been using wiper tech for almost 2 years with no issue."
"Wipertech wipers are quite good. Especially if you have a weird car."
"Loving my Wipertechs."
"I’m seeing on Amazon and eBay that if you can find the exact combo set that suits your car they’re the same price as Wipertech."
"Wiper tech is good for 1-2 years in my experience if you park your car outside regularly."
"I don’t rate wipertech after several months on the car. They go hard and do the rattlly/squeak thing."
#8
OEM
4.3
(4)
"Get OEM blades or rubber inserts from FCP Euro. Lifetime warranty so buy once then just swap them out when they wear out."
"Refills, I like the OEM look of how flush they are."
"I have the aero blades, so I just buy the wiper blade rubber refills."
"Honestly, I would say OEM, they work good and you can replace just the rubber insert."
#9
Motorcraft
4.3
(3)
"Designed for the windshield."
"From Rockauto."
"For like $7."
#10
Valeo
4.0
(3)
"They're great."
"Comes highly recommended."
"Replace them when needed."
#11
Trapo
5.0
(2)
"I would personally recommend Trapo or Kammato wipers."
"Have been very happy with them ever since. Quiet and wipes very very well."
#12
BMW
5.0
(2)
"By far the best. Pay the money."
"Blades have cost me the price of a USPS flat rate box."
#13
Honda
3.0
(3)
"OEM. They last twice-three times longer than other brands I’ve tried on my ‘23 Civic."
"Should have Kept the ones that came with the car and just replace the blades definitely cheaper."
"The Honda oem blades are the worst wipers I have ever had they were compelte garbage at 6 months."
#14
Denso
4.5
(2)
"I use that and I love it."
#15
SWF
4.5
(2)
"Nothing less."
"It's still working like new after a year of use."
#16
Hella
4.5
(2)
"I got Hella blades from rockauto and they’re probably the best wiper I’ve ever had on any car and at a really good price too!"
"Go for HELLA clean tech or razor hybrid series."
#17
Aero
4.0
(2)
"I bought Aero brand wiper blades before last year's winter and they have been amazing."
"Nicely packaged and premium materials."
#18
Costco
2.5
(2)
"Just but three pairs of the Costco wiper blades and your still saving money."
"If I get costco blades I'm returning them r 4 months cause they're trash."
#19
Mazda OEM
5.0
(1)
"If you want the peace of mind of a quality, long-lasting wiper, just go OEM."
#20
Kammato
5.0
(1)
"They lay down a thin layer of water repellent coating after each wipe."
#21
Valero
5.0
(1)
"The lifetime warranty is crazy talk!"
#22
Silicone
5.0
(1)
"Get silicone wiper blades, regardless of brand."
#23
METO
5.0
(1)
"METO T6 Silicone Windshield Wiper Blades, 26 and 20 inches (set of 2)"
#24
Volvo
5.0
(1)
"The cheapest I found was $29.99 on Amazon with free shipping. Came in Volvo packaging with the Volvo labels and all, and the wipers work great."
#25
Tridon
5.0
(1)
"I got some tridon or trico (can't remember which) my god are they smooth."
#26
Wurth
4.0
(1)
"I hear Wurth wiper blades are good."
#27
Wipers Direct
4.0
(1)
"Their blades seem to outlast my Bosch Icon blades"
#28
Avalon King
4.0
(1)
"I used Avalon King but there are tons of good brands out there."
#29
Jenok
4.0
(1)
"I like Jenok wiper blades more than Bosch Aerotwins I used before."
#30
Kimblade
4.0
(1)
"I've got some Kimblade wipers that I backed on Kickstarter. They use a squared-off design and it seems to work pretty well."
#31
HKS
4.0
(1)
"So far so good almost 2 years already."
#32
Wischer
4.0
(1)
"Been using about 1.5+ years everyday park under sun and now only just starting to streak a little."
#33
NWB
4.0
(1)
"Better than the most from the cheaper range of wipers"
#34
Bosch Aerotwin
4.0
(1)
"Wipes good and no squeaks."
#35
Peak
4.0
(1)
"I prefer the peak brand at Sam’s club, or motor craft brand from Walmart.com"
#36
AliExpress
4.0
(1)
"Best 10$ spent. They are very good."
#37
Motium
4.0
(1)
"Get a set of Motium blades off Amazon for around $20."
#38
Mazda
4.0
(1)
"OEM are better. Icons aren't bad though."
#39
Gyeon
4.0
(1)
"Gyeon View and Bosch Aerotwins."
#40
VW
4.0
(1)
"Cheaper than Bosch and actually work better."
#41
NWB, PIAA, Genuine
4.0
(1)
"* NWB * PIAA * Genuine"
#42
Anco, Trico, Valeo, Motorcraft, Michelin
4.0
(1)
"Saw another comment suggesting Anco, Trico, or Valeo. Haven’t tried Valeo but have had good success in past with Anco and Trico."
#43
Anco, Trico, Valeo
4.0
(1)
"Anco, Trico or Valeo are the best brands IMHO."
#44
Mr DIY
3.0
(1)
"Buy cheap, change frequent enough."
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