If you can justify the larger cost up front, they're typically worth it. Andi Hedrick | Car and DriverĮxpensive wiper blades can make for a good investment, especially if the costs reflect added features like rain repellent or silicone blades.

Once the tests were complete, we felt satisfied that each wiper blade was tested and judged equally in every area of concern. We then compiled our results based on ease of installation, water removal at each speed, squeaks, chatters, streaking, adapter quality, and, finally, price. Once we cycled through the water levels, we ran the blades for 30 seconds on a dry windshield and noted any noises or streaks. We alternated between intermittent, medium, and high wiper speed on each level of simulated rain-running each speed for 30 seconds. Now that we had the precipitation set up, we hopped in the driver's seat to operate the wipers themselves. See all the best deals on wiper blades at amazon So, naturally, we used a garden hose! Since the garden hose at the Car and Driver garage has multiple settings, we were able to simulate light, medium, and torrential rain. To properly test these wiper blades, we wanted to simulate different wet-weather conditions as accurately as possible. See all the best deals on wiper blades at Amazon We found the 'Fits Your Vehicle' function on Amazon isn't always accurate, so verify via a second source just to be sure. The easiest way to do this is to call an auto parts store, but if you want to purchase blades elsewhere, always verify the size you need. Make sure to research which blades fit your vehicle. Note: Each vehicle's wiper blades will be different. Here are our picks for the best wiper blades you can buy for your vehicle. A new good set of wipers will improve your visibility, keeping you, your passengers, and other drivers around you safe. So if you're noticing any squeaking, streaking, or otherwise poor operation from your current vehicle's wiper blades, it's time to replace them. After getting sprayed by our homemade rain simulator more times than we would've liked, we have the results. We then tested them with varying simulated rain settings and noted ease of installation, unusual squeaking, streaking, and residue left behind. To find them, we ordered a set from major brands such as Rain-X, Bosch, and others.

Since a good set of windshield wipers is essential for every vehicle, we set out to determine the very best wiper blades on the market today.

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