michelin stealth hybrid wiper blade size chart

The Silblade Premium and its frame-type PIAA contender developed a slight squeak at the bottom right of the passenger side wiper arm sweep.

The connector kept the wiper in the zone across the entire sweep with no deflection.

No special break-in was required, and the Silblade delivered excellent performance minutes after installation. Hooking the Silblade up to the wiper arm was uneventful, and the pre-installed connector fit firmly on the bayonet arm with a positive click. SilBlade’s patented silicone rubber formula adds graphite and PTFE for improved performance from the same stuff that makes fried eggs slide out of the pan. The traditional steel chassis wears a powder-coated finish for durable good looks, and the six-point structure maintains even blade pressure on the windshield. The SilBlade Premium is the company’s conventional frame style product.

Glossy finish and dual logos might not be for everybody.

Slightly heavier than its conventional frame-style silicone wiper competitors.

Premium powder-coat finish outshines the competition in style.

Six-point frame design maintains even pressure across the length of the silicone blade.

May not include a connector compatible with your vehicle.

Performs well in a variety of temperatures and weather conditions.

Offers budget-friendly blade refills versus replacing the entire unit.

The extensive pre-treatment procedure was also somewhat time-consuming. The inexplicable lack of a bayonet wiper arm connector bumped the proven performer out of a top slot. At roughly half the full wiper assembly price, refills can offset the initial high cost over time. PIAA is the only company in the test that offers wiper blade refills. The windshield treatment helped the wipers get the job done, and the Super Silicone blades were silent into the dry transition. The PIAA Super Silicone wiper blades performed well on the test rig and out on the road. The simple yet effective frame design was a perfect match to the factory satin black trim, and a small PIAA logo on each frame was a premium finishing touch.

Cleaning the windshield first and applying the pre-treatment added water-beading protection over the entire surface, and set the glass up for the silicone wiper blades. The PIAA Super Silicone wiper blade came with its own windshield pre-treatment package.

Michelin stealth hybrid wiper blade size chart