Michelin Wiper Blade Selector - Find Your Wiper (2024)

FAQs

How do I find out what type of windshield wipers do I need? ›

You can also find the right replacement wiper blade by looking in your car's owner manual, on the side of the old blade or potentially even on the box of your new blades – just look for your cars make or model on the packaging or leaflet.

On most vehicles, the windshield wipers can be activated by a lever located to the right of the steering wheel. Pulling the lever down should activate the windshield wipers on their lowest setting. Pulling the level in towards you should cause the wipers to swipe just once across the windshield.

They're usually measured in inches, in sizes from 10" to 32", with one side often being different to the other. To find out what size windscreen wiper blade you need, you can check your vehicle handbook, or use our new windscreen wiper tool to find the right size for your vehicle.

No, windshield wipers are not universal. Also called wiper blades, they come in a variety of styles, sizes, and variations. This makes sense when you think about it.

At Pylon, we've got a lot to be proud of, starting with the rich heritage of 50 years and dedicated employees that have allowed us to acquire two ISO certifications, numerous awards across the retail and automotive industry and become the exclusive North America licensee of Michelin wiper blades.

Every vehicle has a manufacturer recommended size of wiper blade. The blades needed are specific to that unique year, make, and mode. It is essential to choose replacement blades of the correct size for your vehicle.

Michelin silicone wiper blades are tested to perform to 2 million wipes compared to the Michelin Stealth XT with natural rubber tested to 1 million wipes in weather performance evaluations. All wiper blades eventually wear out and should be replaced.

If any company should know how to make an excellent wiper blade, it's rubber giant Michelin—and Michelin Stealth Ultra are indeed good blades. These windshield wipers are easy to install and perform well in most conditions.

Can I replace my wipers by myself? ›

Fortunately, changing your wiper blades is a simple and typically inexpensive process that can be accomplished in 15 minutes or less on most modern cars. Also, simple, regular maintenance can help prolong the life of your wipers.

Location. The wipe control module is mounted under the driver's side dashboard, next to the door buzzer box. It is a black module with two white, five-pin connectors plugged into it, and a ground wire screwed onto the side. It is normally secured with two screws, but it may also simply be taped in place.

Windshield Wiper Switches are typically located on a lever in the steering column or on the dashboard.

Rain-sensing windshield wipers use an infrared sensor located near the rearview mirror that detects moisture on the windshield. It activates the wipers to help increase driver visibility.

There are conventional blades, but there are also beam and hybrid designs. All three of these types work with all vehicles and there is no right choice.

Windshield wiper blades are vehicle specific. On some vehicles, both wiper blades are the same size. On other vehicles, the two wiper blades are different sizes. The optimal wiper blade size is determined by the manufacturer and selected for proper fit to clear as much of the windshield as possible.

To be sure which blade size is suitable for your vehicle, then check your vehicle's handbook, where it will provide the exact measurements. If you're unsure where your handbook is, try searching for your vehicle online. You can do this by simply typing in a search engine, the make, model, and year of your vehicle.

Every vehicle has a manufacturer recommended size of wiper blade. The blades needed are specific to that unique year, make, and mode. It is essential to choose replacement blades of the correct size for your vehicle.