#1 Best Overall: Rain-X Endura As a silicone blade, it can withstand extreme temperatures. As a beam-style blade, it is appropriate for use in snow and icy conditions.

The resilient silicone rubber is designed to provide exceptional wipe performance in all types of severe or inclement weather conditions experienced while driving, such as: heat, wind, rain, sleet, snow, and ice.

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Rain-X® wiper blades typically last 6 to 12 months from the time of installation; however, there is not a firm expiration date for these products. It is recommended that wiper blades be replaced if they have been on a vehicle longer than 12 months.

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Silicone blades are built to last up to twice as long as conventional ones, and that durability can help them perform better than rubber blades in demanding conditions. However, silicone blades are still more expensive than normal rubber.

With PIAA Silicone Ceramic Wiper Wiping action makes windshield water-repellant, so rain beads up. Water is removed by the wipers at low to moderate speeds (super-smooth glide eliminates annoying chattering and squeaking). Water is removed by wind pressure at moderate to high speeds.

Silicone wipers don't handle fluctuating conditions well and even the best silicone wiper will tend to wear out fast compared to organic rubber. Plus silicone rubber is known to smear and leave haze across your windscreen. So it's safe to say you're better off with rubber windshield wiper blades over silicone.

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Silicone blades are built to last up to twice as long as conventional ones, and that durability can help them perform better than rubber blades in demanding conditions. However, silicone blades are still more expensive than normal rubber.

Rubber is less resistant to heat, chemicals, fungi, ultraviolet light, and ozone. Because silicone has a higher heat resistance than natural rubbers, it can be used to complete insulation more efficiently. Silicone has a longer life expectancy than elastomers.