I go up to the snow almost every weekend during the winter, and it seems that none of the windshield wipers I've tried can withstand the bone-chilling 32 degrees that we get at Tahoe.

I always lift the wipers off the glass when I park it to prevent them from freezing into the shape of the glass. However, regardless of whether I leave them up or down, after two trips they both begin to leave streaks when I am using them during the rain/snow. It seems that by freezing they somehow get deformed and can no longer clear the glass without leaving streaks. BTW, the wipers I am using are Bosch microblades (about $10 each at a local Kragen).

While on the mountain this weekend I talked to a guy on a lift who told me that there are some wipers out there that can withstand the cold temperatures without getting deformed. Does something like that exist, or is it a pipe dream?

 

Its true, they are called winter wiper blades.

 

I use Silicon blades on my Audi S4 when going to Tahoe. I plan on using them on the 4Runner I hope to purchase tonight.

I've had them on my Audi for two years and go to Tahoe 5-6 times a year when it snows. I haven't had a problem w/ them. Kinda pricey though.

www.silblade.com

 

Here's a link to what a winter wiper blade looks like:

http://images.canadiantire.ca/media/...0_CC_18c4e.jpg

Note that the suspension part of the blade is covered with a rubber boot.

 

We had a cold spell before Christmas and even my wipers were giving me fits down here in Alabama. I couldn't get the rascals to thaw out. Of course, that is only a dilemna I will have to deal with maybe once out of the year.

 

yup, thats similar to the ones i just put on the runner. they performed admirably during our recent 8 to 10 inch snowstorm.

they worked like crap for the first week i had them in dry conditions.. i think it takes them a bit to wear down to work or something. they were horrendous at first, and now are perfect.

 

There's other ones at Canadian Tire that have no hinges and the blade is a spring on it's own. They cost about $20 yeach though. They're called "Reflex"