Wipers reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 170 Reddit reviews across 46 subreddits and 53 posts to rank the best Wipers brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/AskMechanics, r/alaska, r/TeslaModelY, r/HyundaiTucson, r/ToyotaTacoma. Top-rated brands include Bosch (4.5/5), Rain-X (4.4/5), PIAA (4.8/5).
Stats
Reviews170
Subreddits46
Posts53
Brands27
Products30
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#1
Bosch
4.5
(88)
"I just replaced mine after 3 years, and they didn’t really need changing as they were almost like new still, just sun faded."
"I have the Bosch Icons. I live in Florida and park outside, I’ve had them since September 2022 and they still work perfectly."
"Bosch Icon. My aunt works for a rubber testing lab, she tells me they come out on top every time."
"Project farm video on YouTube proved it was the Bosch icon wipers by an incredible long shot."
"Bosch icon I feel by far, usually get around 4 years out of em."
"I’ve been buying Bosch icons for almost 20 years."
"I've been really happy with them so far."
"Been using my stock wipers since 2020 MY, just recently replaced to Bosch Aerotwin because got the glass replaced and they work great!"
"I have Bosch on my 19 cx5. I really like them"
"Costco switched from those crappy Michelin hybrid blades to actual aero flat blades and they're finally pretty darn good. I've been totally happy with them for $16 per set on sale, they last."
#2
Rain-X
4.4
(16)
"I like the Rainx Silicone Advantage or their rugged brand. I have had the silicone ones for almost 3 years now and live in Phoenix, AZ."
"Rain X wipers blades for 2 years and they have been great."
"I decided to try the Rain-X silicone wipers about two years ago on my ‘00 Cavalier that sits outside. Have not had to replace the wipers yet."
"I finally replaced them with some of the top-tier rain-x brand wipers and they have been fantastic."
"Bosch Icons or Rain X Latitude is all I buy any more."
"As multiple people have said RainX. I still have a pair of RainX I put on years ago."
"Instead of rubber wipers, try the silicone wipers. They are quieter and last longer (at least for me). RainX is a good brand."
"Rain-x if you expect to use them in severe weather otherwise any will do."
"I use Rain-x Weatherbeater wiper blades on all of my cars."
"I always put Rain-X wipers on and use Rain-X wiper fluid."
#3
PIAA
4.8
(12)
"My PIAA Super Silicone experience was extremely long life span compared to the other blades I used to u"
"PIAA Silicone blades are the best i have ever had."
"I been using PIAA set for a few months now, and it is so good, no more streaking."
"Piaa super silicone are the best."
"I recommend the PIAA Aero Vogue wipers. they are silicone and you wont need to replace them for years."
"I’d like to recommend PIAA wiper blades since you mentioned different brands in your original post."
"PIAA Super Silicone. Have to order them, but best wipers I’ve owned."
"I’m in the process of getting the PIAA Aero Vogue Silicone Wiper Blades."
"I'll probably go with the top comment from a BIFL thread - PIAA silicone."
"I installed some on my 23 Sportage to good results."
#4
Michelin
4.3
(9)
"The Costco ones are excellent."
"I always get the best Michelin ones from walmart."
"Get the Michelin ones from Costco, great wipers!"
"I personally like the Michelin Stealth ultra."
"I use the Michelin wipers from Costco. So far no issues."
"I just get the Michelin from Costco."
"I always liked the Michelin wipers from Costco."
"Costco Michelin wipers are affordable for the quality."
"I’ve used Bosch and Michelins. They’re both great."
#5
OEM
4.5
(8)
"Definitely OEM from the dealer."
"Bite the bullet and pay for wipers at the dealer."
"Why not replace the inserts? You can get the OEM inserts."
"OEM or Bosch Icon."
"I went back to refills on OEM frames, they flat out work and I live in a region where it's really important."
"I live where snow is a thing and went back to factory/stock wipers after three aftermarket replacements drove me crazy."
"I just bought new OEM blades as I also hated the aftermarket ones I bought last. They were only like $23 each."
"I recently got all 3 of mine replaced at the dealership for $45. OEM. They worked well for me."
#6
Trico
4.3
(8)
"Trico Silicone Ceramic is the answer. Running them on the MDX for a year now and they are still like new."
"Trico ceramics off rockauto. Less than $30 for a pair. They work amazing 6 months so far."
"Trico high mileage, just got them, they work great."
"If you want a bit higher quality go with the Trico."
"Trico Flex work great and seem to last at least a year."
"I got trico onyx from advance and they got a year warranty on em there."
"Went to Napa, got the ones designed for the car and they work great."
"Trico"
#7
Bosch Icon
5.0
(4)
"They still work great in snow and rain."
"I went with Bosch brand IIRC Icon."
"Bosch Icon imo."
"They typically last twice as long as the Michelins from Costco."
#8
Toyota
4.3
(3)
"Toyota brand is much higher quality than then the $20 replacements. The best thing to do is keep your original blades and just replace the rubber inserts."
"Buy them by the part number. Online stores or Amazon is your best bet. Some unscrupulous dealers will tell you inserts aren’t available and sell you a complete replacement blade or worse."
"I just went back to toyota because all of my other toyota wipers held up so well."
#9
Rain-X Latitude
4.5
(2)
"I use Rain-X Latitude on my 2014. They're about $20 each, but far outlast any others I've tried."
"Rain X latitudes have served me very well."
#10
Amazon Basics
3.5
(2)
"I did really well with the amazon basics brand. They resemble the bosch type blades which are a fully covered beam."
"They work all right. Replacing them is a pain but I’m not spending over $50 and tossing the whole wiper every season, super wasteful."
#11
Mr Price
2.5
(2)
"Mr Price have them on my van grand last 4 months"
"Mr Price or Tesco will do cheap ones, but if you want decent ones go to an auto factor or micks garage"
#12
Aero Voyagers
5.0
(1)
"They’ve been great."
#13
Rain-X Latitude 2-In-1 Water Repellent Wiper Blades
5.0
(1)
"They work far better than the OEM ones ever did."
#14
Bosch Aerotwin
5.0
(1)
"Bosch Aerotwin is very silent and very durable!"
#15
Rain-X Wipers
5.0
(1)
"I spent the money for the rainx ones and now the wipe is completely clean."
#16
Valeo
5.0
(1)
"I love Valeo, its a french oem supplier and atleast with wipers, theyre awesome."
#17
Kimblades
5.0
(1)
"Kimblades. Amazing quality and lasts a few years instead of a single season."
#18
Autoboo
5.0
(1)
"My dad got some brand named autoboo off amazon for his jeep and I was really impressed with them."
#19
Bosch Clear Advantage Beam Wiper Blades
5.0
(1)
"You will not have any regrets."
#20
Denso Graphite Aero Wiper
4.0
(1)
"Are nice."
#21
Silicone Wipers
4.0
(1)
"I always get silicone wipers."
#22
Rain-X Silicone Blades
4.0
(1)
"I went with the Rain x silicone blades because my local Walmart had them in stock."
#23
Rain-X Beam Wipers
4.0
(1)
"So far the best are Rain-X or Bosch."
#24
Peak
4.0
(1)
"Peak Silicone Plus are relatively cheap, look good on the Rav, and hold up great for the price."
#25
Canadian Tire
4.0
(1)
"I got CT Reflex 3 winters ago and just thinking about replacing them now."
#26
Anco
4.0
(1)
"I only use anco ones and I get about a year out of the beam style either ones."
#27
Wenyant
4.0
(1)
"I got these from Amazon for our 2021 MY and I'm happy with them."
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