#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.

They went on easily, stay latched and work really well in the rain at night - which is when I do a lot of my driving. (I also use Rain-X washer fluid which both can help with visibility, and possibly reduce blade life... but it is totally worth it to me to be able to see so much more clearly in the rain and mist).

Rain‑X® Glass Water Repellent treats the glass surface with a super-slick, non-stick invisible barrier that repels rain, sleet and snow on contact; dramatically improving all-weather visibility, safety and driving comfort.

6 to 12 months However, Rain-X® wiper blades typically last 6 to 12 months from the time of installation depending on a number of variables including weather conditions. It is recommended that wiper blades be replaced if they have been on a vehicle longer than 12 months.

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.

Silicone windshield wipers out-performs rubber ones when it comes to durability. If you are looking for wiper blades that will withstand the hot weather, silicone is the way to go. Organic rubber will harden quickly when exposed to heat and become ineffective.

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.

Silicone rubber is a highly versatile material valued for its flexibility, biocompatibility, and resistance to temperatures, UV light, radiation, and ozone.

Silicone is known for its retention of flexibility and low compression set in extreme heat or cold. Silicone rubber is very durable and overall, has good mechanical properties. Because of its durability, it is extremely reliable and can be trusted to keep up performance for a long time.

Silicone rubber is a highly versatile material valued for its flexibility, biocompatibility, and resistance to temperatures, UV light, radiation, and ozone.

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.

On the one hand, this backbone of siloxane bonds gives silicone its low thermal conductivity, resulting in an extremely heat resistant and thermally stable material. On the other hand, whilst stable and flexible, silicone's chain is weak, which means it tears easily.

Silicone resins are most often used as resins. They produce films with excellent heat resistance, weatherability, dielectric properties and water repellency. In addition, they are available in a range of consistencies, from high-viscosity liquids to solids.

Liquid silicone rubber components can withstand extremes of temperature and harsh environmental conditions, as well as vibrations and UV exposure. They are also hypoallergenic, resistant to bacteria and mold growth and possess high tensile strength.

The most notable functional difference from plastic is the inert quality of silicone, which makes for a significantly more durable product over the long term.

One of the major disadvantages of silicone rubber is its poor tear strength. This can be improved with the addition of other ingredients, but it doesn't naturally offer strength or abrasion resistance, so the application needs to be carefully assessed for the suitability of silicone as a solution.