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So I’ve purchased recently a pair of wipers made by Michelin that they sell at Costco. They’re around $11 each and they come with removable clips that you can modify to have them fit different in types of blade arms. I notice your profile is from Canada so I don’t know if your Costcos carry them but for the price I can’t complain. They’re not amazing but they do their thing.

 

https://www.costco.ca/michelin-beam-wiper-blade-guardian.product.4000137352.html

I believe they are like $9.99 on sale in store.

Might grab some for the summer though I still am using the stock ones

 

I bought these at Costco the other day to replace the stock ones. They didn't come with the correct clip for our narrow PTB wipers. My guess is because these wipers are a Costco only product and its to cut down on cost. However, the instruction manual said how to install them for narrow PTB wipers but like I said the clip needed didn't come with. Maybe its supposed to be and ended up buying a bad batch but either way I returned them the next day.

I ended up buying some rain x ones that work but don't fit perfect. The washer fluid sprayer stops them from fitting perfect. The oem wiper blades were destroyed after using them on a little but of ice and snow one morning.

 

winter and our design of wipers do not work so great, I tried a few types of wipers and they all act up in certain winter conditions, cold temps and the metal spring design don't go well together.

 

Unfortunately, cars are never designed for our cold markets. Take a look at Teslas that lose a whole lot of battery in cold conditions and suffer from iced over door handles...not everyone lives in sunny Southern California...earth to car makers

 

Wipers were the first thing I changed. I like the Rain-X brand their universal. I like a lot of Rain-X products. Something quite satisfying about a windshield coated in it. Just watching the beads of water roll away. They are a bit pricey but in my opinion well worth it. I can tell immediately if a car doesn't have a set of them on in adverse conditions.

 

trico ultra 13190/13240 (extended life, beam style) or trico silicone-ceramic 90190/90240. the silcone-ceramics are the top of the line in Trico's lineup. the OEM's are not great. bosch makes good stuff too but don't see any on rockauto. everyone seems to say silicone blades are the best. i will probably go with the silicone-ceramics when i replace mine.

More Information for TRICO 90190

 

I swapped mine on 2022 ex model a week ago.

Bosch Aerotwin A620S (3397007620)

OEM fit. No modifications needed.
So far looking good in freezing rain and light snow.


Bosch Aerotwin 3397007620 Original Equipment Replacement Wiper Blade - 24 inches /19 inches (Set of 2) https://a.co/d/0Dt6jXB

 

Note: US friends will want this link: https://a.co/d/57z9oBb

 

Finally got around to picking up the Costco michelins. Will see how they do. Winter is making the OEM start to streak. On sale for $11 Canuck Pesos each and Trudeau Tax.

 

I used some of the Griot's glass sealant and i don't even need to use wipers anymore. stuff is amazing. doesn't streak/haze like rain-x does.

Glass Sealant, 8 Ounces

Drive safer in the rain with our 8oz glass sealant. Repels water, reduces ice & salt buildup and improves wiper function.

www.griotsgarage.com

 

Now now, let's not make outrageous claims. My windshield is ceramic coated too but just because it's hydrophobic and water sheets off the faster you drive, doesn't mean that you don't use wipers anymore. You may use them less which helps extend the life of the wipers

 

<sunny southern Cali resident here...we have WIPERS?!?!?!?!??!

 

I don't always have trouble seeing out the windshield even in sunny weather but when I do >> It's a rough neighborhood at least the guys got a hero.🫡 Nothing but respect he ain't afraid of work.

 

Just to add to this, I just changed my wipers out with the Rain-X Latitudes. Got them from Advance Auto. 24” driver side part number is 5079280-2 and the 19” passenger side is 5079276-2. When installing, make sure you follow the installation instructions for the Narrow PTB arm (you’ll pretty much end up removing all the extra bits off of it lol). Hope this helps somebody!

2022 Civic Si Sedan (VIN starts with 2; Canada built I believe, if it matters)

 

That's similar to what I use It made a really big difference. This was for our Civic sport hatch.

 

That's similar to what I use It made a really big difference. This was for our Civic sport hatch. View attachment 18844

Hey I know its been a while since you posted this, but how did you fit the "AdvantEdges" on the civic? I've got a Canadian touring sedan. Got these after reading your post (because I only want to use Silicon blades) but did not fit. :-/

 

Thank you, I thought I made a mistake buying them, I thought they wouldn't work. Thanks to you, I managed to change them.

 

I have a 2023 Touring Sedan, I have driven mostly Civics since the 80's, always used the replacement inserts in factory blades, never answering problem. Both our Hondas now have the newer system where the whole blades has to be replaced. They usually last a year or more. One difference is, for at least 15 years, I've used Rain-X 2-in-1 washer fluid exclusively. I drain the blue stuff when I get home with a new car and replace it with The Rain-X. Has worked exceptionally well, blades seem to last longer and run quieter. No fitment issues and dealer gives me 20% off.