N
EXT TO CHECKING YOUR TIRE PRESSURE AND
tread depth, putting on a fresh set of wiper blades is
one of the most important things you can do to stay safe
on the road. Along with making a ton of noise, old wiper
blades won’t be able to clear your windshield in a down-
pour or snowstorm. Ergo, it’s imperative to regularly
check that your wipers still have life in them, noting
when they start chattering or smearing water across the glass.
While the function of wiper blades hasn’t drastically changed
over the years, as vehicles have evolved—along with the sizes and
shapes of windshields—how well wipers rid the glass of water and
any other detritus has changed, too. So we set out to determine
which wiper could best suit your situation, choosing several at dif-
ferent price points and evaluating their performance and noise
levels. Here’s how we went about it.Clearing the
Surface to
Find the Best
Wiper Blade
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