Checking the Trico website,
Find Your Wiper Size | TRICO® Windshield Wipers, shows that my Forester needs 26" blades for the driver's side and 17" blades for the passenger side. They don't show the size needed for the rear wiper. I'll measure the rear wiper.
One of my first choices is whether to buy wiper blades that fit traditional/oem wiper blade arms. Or whether to buy new Beam style blades. I'd appreciate any helpful pro and con thoughts about this?
Trico offers 12 different wiper products,
Windshield Wiper Products for Drivers | TRICO® Windshield Wipers. Bosch shows 14 different wiper products,
https://www.boschautoparts.com/en/auto/wiper-blades, that fit my Forester. My initial urge is to choose one of the top rated wiper blades.
I've never bought/used premium quality wiper blades. I'm not convinced whether they will last (much) longer and perform (much) better. Based on prices from local auto parts stores replacing my front wiper blades with premium blades could cost nearly $60. Plus the cost for the rear wipers. Ouch!
Trying to figure out the benefits vs. the costs is challenging. Trico's website says to replace you wipers every 6 months. I've never needed to do that. It would be very costly for "premium" wipers.
For a comparison I'll go to Costco to see what they stock and how much they cost. Costco's web site shows they sell Goodyear Hybrid Wiper Blades. It does not provide prices.