Choosing Wiper Blades

Sport Mode
Choosing a sportier wiper blade upgrade may be the answer if most of your driving is done in a more temperate climate where heavy-duty or severe weather wiper blade upgrades are not required. Improvements in the rubber compound in the wiper material can help clear vision during more spirited driving. Multiple edge wiper blades satisfy the 'more is better' school of thought. Some sportier blades even feature built-in aerodynamic devices and foils designed to better hold the wiper blade down on the windshield during spirited or high speed driving. A vast array of colors and finishes are also available for a custom look along with improved performance.

Seeing Clearly
Whether you choose a simple refill replacement or an upgrade to multi-blade carbon-fiber finish custom units somehow made with lasers or other space-age methods, the key point to remember is to replace worn windshield wiper refills or wiper blades before the big storm or winter season hits. Attempting to drive through a heavy snowstorm in the middle of the night is absolutely the wrong time to find out the windshield wipers are not working as well as they should. A once a year checkup well before the big storm is lucid thinking. Replacing the wiper blades at regular intervals will help keep you seeing clearly in the worst driving conditions.