I've lived in northwest Oregon for 20+ years. Everything you've heard about the rain here is true. When I first moved here, windshield wipers were an annual expense: buy new ones in October, before the rainy season begins in earnest.
That stopped the first time I went with these PIAA silicone wipers. Where the usual parts-store wipers would show visibly deteriorated performance within 8-10 months, the PIAAs can last up to three years in normal use. So twice the cost divided by three years makes these a bargain. AND they give much better visibility, even now that I've moved to the coast.
One key to getting the full performance: use the alcohol wipes provided with the kit to get your windshield TRULY clean. That lets the blades do their thing.
The only time I don't use these wipers? On my vintage, sunny-day cars. (Even if they MADE a wiper for the 1951 M.G. TD I used to own, it wouldn't matter as I never put the top up on that car...)
2012 Fusion 2nd car that I have purchased these wipers for and I have been totally satisfied with the wiper performance. I use them year round even in the frigid Canadian winters. When I purchased this vehicle I removed the original wipers and I trashed them there is no comparison to the PIAA. The only problem is with Tire Rack and there shipping cost. Shipping cost us more than the wipers c'mon tire rack wise up slip them in the mail.
I put a set of these on my wife's BMW, and they've been terrific. For my SUV, I've been using the current set of blades for about a year now - I live in California, so they don't get that much use. They've held up well well in terms of not streaking, but the driver side makes a horrible squealing noise that doesn't go away regardless of how hard it may rain.
Both the driver's and passenger's side wipers worked great for about 2 weeks. The passenger side is still working great over a month after installation. However, the driver's side has a 4" path that eludes the wiper. Not sure why this is happening but it sure is frustrating.
easy to install..no frustration as much i have had with others.
and better wiping quality..a bit high priced but overall satified..
I always bought wipers for Winter and Summer. Now I don't have to worry about making a change. The differance between , lets say Canadian Tire Brand blades and these are day and night!! If you don't already have them, you have to get them A.S.A.P. I can write on and on about the quality of these blades, but I would surly run out of space.
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