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Other designs for snow and ice: Beam-type wiper blades are about as good as it gets for preventing snow and ice problems. We didn’t test this type of wiper since it’s basically just a more attractive version of a traditional bracket. Hybrid support: Most manufacturers also sell wipers that are closer to the look of a beam-type support but keep the traditional equal-pressure arms under a sleek cover. If that’s true, then any replacement blades you buy would have to be comparable. Generally, though, wiper blades are flexible enough so this only happens in extreme cases.Ĭompanies like Bosch claim that beam wipers made as original equipment for specific cars fit the contours of a windshield better. If your windshield has a tighter or flatter curve than the beam-support bracket is made for, the pressure won’t be as evenly applied across the wiper edge. There’s almost always a rubber “spoiler” fin on the back of beam wipers to keep all that airflow from causing the blades to lift off when you put your foot down.

This type of wiper also minimizes aerodynamic drag at speed. The beam design looks nice, and its low profile helps prevent snow and ice from building up and freezing your wiper.

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The pressure points themselves do tend to wear faster than the rest of the blade, though.īeam support: This new support design is becoming standard for luxury-class vehicles and upgrade trim packages., This bracket uses one long band of curved spring steel, rather than a set of swiveling arms, to maintain even pressure. The support bracket is actually a “tree,” with one large support holding two smaller supports that each press on four smaller brackets.Īll of these pieces can swivel toward or away from the windshield to adjust to its contours, so the pressure of the wiper arm is evenly distributed around curves. Traditional support: This wiper design is still very common and pretty much the same as it’s been for decades. There are only a few categories of windshield wipers, based on the shape of the support bracket that presses the wiper blade evenly against the windshield. We selected a price range from $6 to $25 in order to compare premium and budget picks across a variety of popular types. Streaks and noise are the most common complaints, which could result from dirt, but they’re also signs that wipers don’t fit a windshield well. The negative scores on popular wipers (there are always negative reviews) pointed to some consistent problems that cause frustration. We specifically looked for high overall scores to test the best blades against each other. We checked out all the top picks from the Wirecutter review, as well as some alternates they mentioned but didn’t test.įinally, we went to Amazon and other retailers to find the top-rated and most-purchased wiper blades. Wirecutter has picked up where Consumer Reports left off their comparison review is the only one we found that actually attempts to rank wipers against each other. The more prestigious your car, the more likely enthusiasts are to recommend buying replacements from the dealership.Ĭonsumer Reports used to run tests of different wipers across their extensive fleet of test vehicles, but they gave up trying to find “better” wipers and now simply recommend frequent replacement. Many enthusiasts comment that their vehicles don’t work well with universal-fit wipers bought from the auto-parts store or gas station. The few reviews we found presented mostly anecdotal evidence: basically, people put new wiper blades on their cars, and they’re happy, unless the blades don’t fit.īad fit can lead to streaks or even gaps in wiper coverage, so finding wipers that could match the fit of factory-original wipers was at the top of our checklist. We spent days combing the web for clear indications of what makes a superior wiper. If you have a windshield that common wipers won’t fit well, the Bosch – Icon line features different wiper curvatures that should help prevent fit-related problems.

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The Rain-X install bracket provides near-universal compatibility, which makes buying the right blades much easier. The Rain-X – Latitude wins our pick for best windshield wiper.

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After a full year of testing eight top-rated windshield wipers in the rain and sun on a Toyota Corolla, we concluded that most wiper brands give you basically the same performance.

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