Need to replace the wiper blades for your Audi? In this article, we will tell you what they are and how to choose a size for your car.
Types of Windshield Wiper Blades for Audi
So you decided that new blades would be fine. What kind should you get? The traditional frame-like blade that has been in use for decades has a steel superstructure consisting of “claws” that hold the blade, and pivot points and joints that allow the frame to bend and exert even pressure on the blade so that it adapts to the shape of the windshield. This type of blade is suitable for use in the warmer months, but not ideal for winter driving.
The open areas in the latticework of this type of blade can be clogged by ice and snow, preventing the blade from adjusting to the windshield and leading to areas of the windshield that are not wiped off, thus obstructing your vision. Frame-shaped blades also tend to “lift” from the windshield at high speed, which can cause chatter.
In general, modern wipers are divided into three types:
- frame
- frameless
- hybrid
Carcass brushes have a metal or plastic frame, and the glass is cleaned by a polymer brush fixed on two metal guides. They are the cheapest, and the design provides maximum contact with the glass, even in the curved area. Of the cons. The more mechanical parts in the design, the more it is subject to wear and tear, and in winter the wiper frame is covered with ice, ceasing to perform its direct duties to fit the glass.
Frameless wipers have two metal guides that hold the cleaning element, but not on the frame, and in the plastic housing. Therefore, there is a risk to get unclean corners. On the other hand, there are no mechanics here: it is a one-piece element and only the cleaning surface itself wears. Accordingly, the frosting of the brush is minimal, and one-piece construction also has a favorable effect on noise – usually frameless brushes aerodynamically beneficial shape.
Hybrid wiper blades – a combination of the best qualities of the first and second types. They have a framework with caroms, which provides a good adherence of cleaning strip to the glass, and they also have a developed plastic cover, this framework closes. Brush turns effective, heavy, and solid, and thanks to the same aerodynamic shape even harder pressed to the glass at high speeds.
Wiper blade manufacturers have developed two methods to solve the problem of ice and snow disturbance. Michelin Stealth wiper blades are equipped with covers that cover the steel superstructure to prevent ice and snow. The slim design of the cover also makes the blade more aerodynamic and less likely to lift off the windscreen at high speed. The other process coincides with a shift in wiper technology across the automotive industry – the switch to beam blades. Rain-X, Trico, and Bosch are just a few of the wiper blade manufacturers offering this design. The carrier blades have a flat piece of spring steel encased in plastic with the extractor attached at the bottom. There is no frame that can be blocked by ice and snow, and no pivot points, joints, or other moving parts that can wear out. The jet blades maintain a uniform pressure over the entire length of the windscreen, ensuring uniform glass contact regardless of the curvature of the windscreen. Jet blades also have a lower, more aerodynamic profile, which is not suitable for wind lifts. Blades are the original equipment of most new vehicles and are becoming increasingly popular.
High-quality windscreen washer fluid goes hand in hand with winter wiper blades. No matter how good your windshield wipers are, trying to clean a windshield covered with salt and mud from the road is an exercise in futility without washing liquid. In addition, wipers, which are constantly used to clean a dirty windscreen without liquid, wear out prematurely. Choose a liquid with a freezing temperature that is well below the lowest expected winter temperature. Remember that the wind-cold in front of your windshield with your vehicle at speed will be much lower than the ambient temperature, and the last thing you want is frozen washer jets if you need to clean your windshield. Rain-X glass treatment adds water-repellent technology to the windshield for a better view of the vehicle.
Best wipers AUDI 2021
When it comes to choosing the best wiper blades, there are a few things you need to keep in mind. Apart from the obvious fact that you need to be informed about compatibility with your vehicle, you also need to see if the manufacturer is good enough and if the wiper you are looking at has received positive ratings. Believe it or not, quality is something you should look for when buying the best wipers.
AUDI Wiper Blades
Windshield Wiper blades for AUDI A1
Windshield Wiper blades for AUDI A3
Windshield Wiper blades for AUDI A4
Windshield Wiper blades for AUDI A6
Windshield Wiper blades for AUDI A8
Windshield Wiper blades for AUDI Q3
Windshield Wiper blades for AUDI Q5
Windshield Wiper blades for AUDI Q7
Windshield Wiper blades for AUDI Q8
Windshield Wiper blades for AUDI TT
AUDI Windshield Wipers
Top Rates Windshield Wiper Blades For AUDI
Best AUDI Wiper Blades
Wiper blades for AUDI A1
Wipers on Audi A1 [8X] in original modification – frameless, with fastening of type “Narrow Push Button 16mm”. The size of a driver’s brush: 600 mm + passenger: 390 mm.
The Audi A1 uses a push-button wiper arm fitting with a 24″ front driver side, a 16″ front passenger side and a 15″ flat rear window wiper. The Audi A1 window wipers are easy to install and all our wiper blades come with installation instructions.
The system of a glass cleaner of this car: synchronous. Brushes of this model from factory have a modern frameless design and installation of wipers of a hybrid or framed design is impossible. Glass wipers of frameless design are the most modern type of brushes. They possess the best aerodynamics and are easier in operation in a cold climate.
For use in winter we recommend Trico ICE 600 mm + Trico ICE 400 mm. According to our customers’ feedback, the highest rating for this car is given to Bosch Aerotwin A555S.
AUDI A1 wiper blades size
Type of attachment:
- Push Button 16mm
- Wipers for Audi A1 – attachment
- AUDI A1 wiper blades sizes:
- 600 – 610 mm / 24″
- 380 – 400 mm / 15-16″
Bosch AeroTwin Wiper Blade – 24″ / 16″
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Average service life of car wipers is from six months to one year. Manufacturers recommend regular replacement of wiper blades, as plastic and rubber products change their properties over time and may not be able to cope with their main task of providing an excellent view of the road for the driver.
Wiper blades for AUDI A3
Audi A3 [8V1] wipers are frameless, with “Narrow Push Button 16mm” type fastening. The size of a left brush: 650 mm + right – 450 mm. The system of a glass cleaner of this car: classical “tandem”. A3 [8V1] in the original are produced with modern frameless brushes and installation of windscreen wipers of hybrid or framed design is not provided. Frameless wipers are the most progressive type of brushes. They have better aerodynamics and are easier to use in winter. In our wiper catalogue, we have the SWF VisioFlex OE 272, which is an exact replica of factory installed wipers.
The Audi A3/S3/RS3 uses different types of fittings, designs and sizes of wiper blades depending on the year of manufacture. We recommend wiper blades manufactured to the highest quality by the leading brands suitable for Audi A3/S3/RS3 series vehicles, including: Bosch – Aerotwin & Super Plus, Michelin – Stealth & RainForce, Lucas – Clearvision and our own award-winning Aerowiper. As a winter version of the wipers we recommend Trico ICE 650mm + Trico ICE 450mm. The most popular choice of front brushes for this vehicle is the Bosch Aerotwin A863S. Audi A3/S3/RS3 window wipers are easy to install and all our wiper blades come with fitting instructions.
AUDI A3 wiper blades size
Type of attachment:
- Push Button 16mm
- Wipers for Audi A3 – fastening
- Wiper sizes:
- 600 – 650 mm / 24-26″
- 450 – 480 mm / 18-19″
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Wiper blades for AUDI A4
Wipers Audi А4 [B9, 8W2] have a frameless design, length 600 mm, 500 mm. Fastening: “Narrow Push Button 16mm”.
The windscreen wiper system of this car: synchronous. The present cars from factory are issued with modern frameless windshield wipers and installation of wipers of other design is impossible.
Frameless windscreen wipers are the most modern type of brushes. They have an improved profile and are easier to use in winter.
Among the offered wipers, there is a SWF VisioFlex OE 297, which is 100% analogous to the brushes installed in the factory. The most popular choice of front brushes for this car among our customers is Bosch Aerotwin Plus AP600U + Bosch Aerotwin Plus AP500U.
The Audi A4/S4/RS4 uses different types of fittings, designs and sizes of wiper blades depending on the year of manufacture. We recommend wiper blades manufactured to the highest quality by the leading brands suitable for Audi A4/S4/RS4 series vehicles, including Bosch – Aerotwin & Super Plus, Michelin – Stealth & RainForce, Lucas – Clearvision and our own award-winning Aerowiper.
Audi A4/S4/RS4 window wipers are easy to install and all our wiper blades come with installation instructions.
AUDI A4 wiper blades size
Type of attachment:
- Push Button 16mm
- Wipers for Audi A4 – fastening
- Wiper sizes:
- 600 – 610 mm / 24″
- 500 – 510 mm / 20″
Bosch AeroTwin Wiper Blade – 24″ / 20″
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Wiper blades for AUDI A6
Audi A6 wipers [C7, 4G2] are installed at the factory – frameless, with the fastening “Narrow Push Button 16mm”. The size of the driver’s brush is 650 mm, the size of the right brush is 530 mm. The car has a synchronous system of windscreen wipers. Brushes A6 [C7, 4G2] in the original have a modern frameless design and installation of wipers of hybrid or framed design is impossible. Frameless wipers are the most modern type of wipers. They have improved aerodynamics and are easier to use in winter.
The Audi A6/S6/RS6 uses different types of fittings, designs and sizes of wiper blades depending on the year of manufacture. We recommend wiper blades manufactured to the highest quality by the leading brands developed for the Audi A6/S6/RS6 series vehicles, including Bosch – Aerotwin & Super Plus, Michelin – Stealth & RainForce, Lucas – Clearvision and our own award-winning Aerowiper.
As a winter variant of wipers we recommend Trico ICE 650mm + Trico ICE 525mm. According to our customers’ feedback, the maximum rating for AUDI A6 [C7, 4G2] is given to Bosch Aerotwin A638S.
The Audi A6/S6/RS6 window wipers are easy to install and all our wiper blades are supplied with installation instructions.
AUDI A6 wiper blades size
Type of attachment:
- Push Button 16mm
- Wipers for Audi A6 – fastening
- Wiper sizes:
- 640 – 650 mm / 26″
- 520 – 530 mm / 21″
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Wiper blades for AUDI A8
Wipers Audi A8 [D4, 4H] in original modification – frameless, with fastening to a leash “Narrow Push Button 16mm”. The size of a left brush: 680 mm, passenger: 520 mm. The system of a glass cleaner of this car: “tandem”. Wipers in the original have a modern frameless design and installation of brushes of a framed or hybrid design is not foreseen.
Depending on the year of manufacture, the Audi A8/S8 uses different types of fittings, designs and sizes of wiper blades. We recommend wiper blades manufactured to the highest quality by the leading brands developed for the Audi A8/S8 series vehicles, including Bosch – Aerotwin & Super Plus, Michelin – Stealth & RainForce, Lucas – Clearvision and our own award-winning Aerowiper.
Glass cleaners of a frameless design are the most progressive type of brushes. These wipers have improved aerodynamics and are easier to use in cold climates.
We recommend that you consider the SWF VisioFlex OE 437 brushes, which are factory fitted. Among our customers, Bosch Aerotwin A586S brushes have the highest rating for AUDI A8 [D4, 4H].
The Audi A8/S8 windscreen wipers are easy to install and all our wiper blades come with installation instructions.
AUDI A8 wiper blades size
Type of attachment:
- Push Button 16mm
- Wipers for Audi A8 – fastening
- Wiper sizes:
- 650 – 680 mm / 26-27″
- 500 – 530 mm / 20-21″
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Wiper blades for AUDI Q3
Wipers on Audi K3 [8UB] are installed at the factory – frameless, with fastening on a leash “Narrow Push Button 16mm”. The size of the left brush: 600mm + passenger – 500mm. The system of a glass cleaner of this car – synchronous. Q3 [8UB] in the original are produced with modern frameless windscreen wipers with fastening Narrow Push Button 16mm and installation of brushes of hybrid or framed construction is impossible. Frameless wipers are the most modern type of brushes. They have better aerodynamics and are easier to use in winter.
The Audi Q3 is equipped with slim wiper blades on the windscreen and a specially shaped flat wiper for the rear window. We recommend wiper blades manufactured to the highest quality under the leading brand names and suitable for the Audi Q3 vehicle range: Bosch – Aerotwin & Super Plus, Michelin – Stealth & RainForce, Lucas – Clearvision and our own award-winning Aerowiper.
According to our customers’ feedback, the highest rating for AUDI Q3 [8UB] is given to Bosch Aerotwin A862S. The rear windscreen wiper for this model is a frameless, 400 mm with a “Special” fastener. The Audi Q3 uses 24″ driver’s side, 20″ passenger side & a 16″ specifically adapted flat rear wiper blade with a specific adjustment. The Audi Q3 window wipers are easily replaceable and all our wiper blades are supplied with assembly instructions.
AUDI Q3 wiper blades size
Type of attachment:
- Push Button 16mm
- Wipers for Audi K3 – fastening
- Wiper sizes:
- 600 – 610 mm / 24″
- 500 – 530 mm / 20-21″
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Wiper blades for AUDI Q5
Audi K5 [FYB] wipers have “Narrow Push Button 16mm” type fasteners , brush lengths of 630 mm and 500 mm. The car has a synchronous wiper system. This model is produced in the original with modern frameless brushes and installation of wipers of other design is impossible. Frameless brushes are the most modern type of brushes. They have improved aerodynamics and are easier to use in winter.
The Audi Q5 is equipped with slim wiper blades on the windscreen and a specially shaped flat wiper for the rear window. We recommend wiper blades manufactured to the highest quality under the leading brand names and suitable for the Audi Q5 vehicle range: Bosch – Aerotwin & Super Plus, Michelin – Stealth & RainForce, Lucas – Clearvision and our own award-winning Aerowiper.
Our catalogue of suitable brushes includes SWF VisioFlex OE 462, which is an exact copy of the wipers installed on the conveyor belt. Among our customers, Bosch Aerotwin A297S brushes have the highest rating for AUDI Q5 [FYB]. The Audi Q5 uses 24″ driver’s side, 20″ passenger side & a 13″ specifically fitting flat rear wiper blade with a specific adjustment. The Audi Q5 window wipers are easily replaceable and all our wiper blades are supplied with assembly instructions.
AUDI Q5 wiper blades size
Type of attachment:
- Push Button 16mm
- Wipers for Audi K5 – fastening
- Wiper sizes:
- 600 – 630 mm /24-25”
- 500 mm / 20″
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Wiper blades for AUDI Q7
Wipers Audi K7 [4MB] have a frameless design, lengths 680 and 515 mm. Fastening to a leash – “Narrow Push Button 16mm”. The wiper system of this car: synchronous. Brushes K7 [4MB] from the factory have a modern frameless design and installation of wipers of framed or hybrid design is not provided.
Frameless wipers are the most modern type of wipers. They have an improved profile and are easier to use in winter.
Depending on the year of manufacture, the Audi Q7 uses different types of fittings, designs and sizes of wiper blades. We recommend wiper blades manufactured to the highest quality by the leading brands developed for the Audi Q7 range, including: Bosch – Aerotwin & Super Plus, Michelin – Stealth & RainForce, Lucas – Clearvision and our own award-winning Aerowiper.
SWF VisioFlex OE 463 brushes are delivered to the car manufacturer’s factory and are a complete analogue of the original wipers. The most popular choice of front brushes for this car is the Bosch Aerotwin A586S.
The rear wiper for AUDI K7 [4MB] is frameless, with “Special” fastening and a length of 380 mm. The Audi Q7 window wipers are easy to install and all our wiper blades come with installation instructions.
AUDI Q7 wiper blades size
Type of attachment:
- Push Button 16mm
- Wipers for Audi K7 – fastening
- Wiper sizes:
- 680 – 700 mm / 27-28″
- 500 – 515 mm / 20″
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Wiper blades for AUDI Q8
Wiper blades for AUDI Q8 [4MN] 01.18. The windscreen wiper system of this car is synchronous. How to Change 2021 Audi Q8 Wiper Blades Prepare your Audi Q8 for an easier wiper change.
Turn on your windscreen wipers and turn your Audi Q8 off when the wipers are in the middle of the windscreen. Lift your windscreen wipers up from the windscreen.
If your wipers are stopped halfway on your windshield, it should be easy to lift your wipers up and away from your windshield. Your old windshield wipers should stand out, away from your windshield. This now allows easy access during the entire modification process. Before removing old wiper blades. Pay attention to which new blade length is on which side.
Remove old wiper blades
Your 2021 Audi Q8 has a “narrow” 19mm push-button attachment for the windscreen wipers. Press the tab or button. Then slide it off the old wiper. You should have a “narrow” 19mm push-button attachment on your 2021 Audi Q8. For this arm type, it is necessary to remove the pre-mounted adapter on the wiper blade and replace it with an adapter (BC). Push the small adapter lever towards the middle of the blade.
While performing step 1, lift the factory-installed adapter off the blade and dispose of it. Locate the adapter (BC) and press it onto the center of the blade. Place the two knobs inside the adapter on the area of the blade marked “X”. Press the tab on the front of the adapter (B). Remove the washer (C) from the adapter (B) and dispose of it. Tip: Push down the top edge of adapter B to remove washer (C) more easily.
Press the tabs on the rear end of the adapter together. Pull the blade into the bottom of the arm. The button on the top of the adapter must snap into the hole on the top of the arm.
AUDI Q8 wiper blades size
Wiper sizes:
- 680 mm / 27″
- 515 mm / 20″
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Wiper blades for AUDI TT Roadster
The wipers on the Audi TT Rodster [8J9] are fixed to the Pinch Tab lead and have dimensions of 550 and 530 mm. The wiper system of this vehicle: synchronous. Wipers of this model in the original have a modern frameless design and installation of wipers of other design is not possible. Frameless wipers are the most modern type of wipers. Depending on the year of manufacture, the Audi TT uses different types of fittings, designs, and sizes of wiper blades.
We supply wiper blades manufactured to the highest quality by the leading brands developed for the Audi TT range, including Bosch – Aerotwin & Super Plus, Michelin – Stealth & reinforce, Lucas – Clearvision, and our own award-winning Aerowiper. Audi TT window wipers are easy to install and all our wiper blades come with installation instructions. These wipers have improved aerodynamics and are easier to use in winter. As a winter variant of wipers, we recommend Trico ICE 550mm + Trico ICE 525mm.
AUDI TT wiper blades size
Type of attachment:
- Pinch Tab
- Wipers for Audi TT Rodster – fastening
- Wiper sizes:
- 550 – 560 mm / 22″
- 525 – 540 mm / 21″
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Top Wiper Blades Brands For AUDI
When it comes to buying windshield wipers you basically have two options. You can either get the wipers supplied by your Audi, or you can buy the best windshield wipers from a windshield wiper manufacturer.
1. Rain-X Latitude 2-in-1 Water Repellency Wiper Blade – 24
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2. Bosch Aerotwin Original Equipment Replacement Wiper Blade – 22 22
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3. TuningPros WBP Bracketless Windshield Wiper Blade 24 & 22
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4. Trico 37-245 Chill Winter Wiper Blade 24
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5. MOTIUM OEM QUALITY 24 + 24 Premium All-Season Windshield Wiper Blades
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6. Trico 35-240 Ice Extreme Winter Wiper Blade 24
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7. Bosch 24 Clear Advantage Wiper Blades Bundle
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8. ANRDDO Original Equipment Replacement Wiper Blade – 24 19
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9. Michelin Stealth Ultra Windshield Wiper Blade with Smart Technology 24
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10. ASLAM Type-G 24″+19″ Wiper Blades
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11. Volkswagen Tiguan FRONT Windshield Wiper Blade Set
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12. Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady Wiper Blades 26 Inch & 18 Inch
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13. Valeo Frameless ULTIMATE 24
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14. Trico 18-240 Flex Beam Wiper Blade 24
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15. Hybrid – Windshield Wiper Blade Bundle
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Audi OEM (Original) Wiper Blades
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This Part Fits the Following Vehicles
| Make | Model | Submodel | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audi | B6 A4 | FWD | 1.8T |
| Audi | B6 A4 | FWD | V6 30v |
| Audi | B6 A4 | Quattro | 1.8T |
| Audi | B6 A4 | Quattro | V6 30v |
| Audi | B6 S4 | All | V8 |
| Audi | B7 A4 | FWD | 2.0T |
| Audi | B7 A4 | Quattro | 2.0T |
| Audi | B7 A4 | Quattro | V6 3.2L |
| Audi | B7 RS4 | All | V8 |
| Audi | B7 S4 | All | V8 |
| Audi | C5 A6 | FWD | V6 2.8L |
| Audi | C5 A6 | Quattro | 4.2 |
| Audi | C5 A6 | Quattro | V6 2.8L |
| Audi | C5 A6 | Quattro | 2.7T |
| Audi | C5 A6 | All | 4.2 |
| Audi | C5 A6 | All | V6 2.8L |
| Audi | C5 A6 | FWD | V6 3.0L |
| Audi | C5 A6 | Quattro | V6 3.0L |
| Audi | C5 A6 | All | V6 30v |
| Audi | C5 A6 | FWD | All |
| Audi | C5 A6 | Quattro | All |
| Audi | C5 A6 | All | 2.7T |
| Audi | C5 A6 | All | V6 3.0L |
| Audi | C5 Allroad | Quattro | 2.7T |
| Audi | C5 Allroad | Quattro | 4.2L |
Windscreen wiper for AUDI – Buying guide
Now, when it comes to windscreen wipers, they are usually made of flexible metal together with a kind of rubber coating on the top to prevent them from being damaged prematurely. Now, these windshield wipers use different types of blades that are used to clean the windshield (and complement your car vacuum cleaner when servicing your vehicle).
Remember that when we talk about blades, we basically mean that we are not talking about steel or metal blades, but that these blades are made of softer material that cannot really damage the windscreen when wiped. To avoid confusion, we will name the most commonly used windshield blades that are built into these wipers. So, without further ado, let’s look.
Rubber blades
Perhaps the most common type of material used in wipes is rubber, the rubber blades are common because they are easy to find and really easy and inexpensive to manufacture. Remember that rubber is often the first to give up because rubber is cheap and can decrease depending on how much it is used.
However, this does not mean that the rubber wiper blades are not bad in any way. In fact, many car manufacturers use rubber wiper blades in their cars. So, make sure you do not just buy another material just because someone told you that rubber blades can easily be ruined.
Just remember that rubber blades are not made for long life and you are required to change them from time to time, but the good thing is that they are cheap and you can change them from time to time without really suffering a lot of trouble.
Silicone blades
The technology is somewhat advanced and we now have silicone wiper blades, and for those who do not know, silicone wiper blades are much more durable than rubber wiper blades, but at the same time silicone costs slightly more than rubber.
Apart from the cost and durability, it is another important thing to know that silicone wiper blades are not easy to shape and manufacture, so not many wiper manufacturers bring these wipers with them.
At the same time, however, it is good that the companies that introduce these wipers are getting a great critical and commercial response. Unlike rubber, silicone does not really dry at different times of the year, which means that rubber knives are shorter but silicone knives last longer.
The only difference is that the silicone blades are only slightly more expensive, but when you consider that you do not have to change them from time to time, this is totally justified. Another thing to keep in mind is that this type of blade is often used in sports cars and off-road vehicles that are subjected to high forces.
However, the good thing is that most manufacturers have started to make the same blades for standard cars that are also available to the common people.
Coated blades
Coated blades are also the type of windshield blades that are being used more and more, and instead of replacing rubber with another material, they are actually just applied to the rubber to extend its life.
Now, if you are wondering, rubber is coated with materials like Teflon or graphite, and although it looks like a bad idea, it is not. Instead of the rubber touching the surface of the windshield, it is usually the coated material that creates a small resistance that is barely noticeable, if at all.
However, the real advantage of this is that the Teflon or graphite coating significantly increases the overall service life of the rubber. Another great thing here is that even if the rubber dries out at the end, the coating remains just as good and does not wear out as quickly.
Graphite and Teflon coated wiper blades are certainly a bit more expensive, but this approach can save you some money in the long run because you do not have to change the wiper blades over and over again. This is something you should definitely consider.
There are hundreds of wipers on the market, and as a consumer, it is up to you to choose. However, making mistakes is easy, and especially if you are going to buy something like a windshield wiper about which most people have no real information.
Well, do not worry; the guide is here to help you choose the best from the best windscreen wipers available on the market. We hope you have a pleasant time choosing the right wiper for your needs, and if you have trouble finding the right wiper yourself, it is fine because you can always contact us and we will help you make the right decision.
