It's been awhile since I used them, so the following opinion might be outdated: just as bad as your next no-brand wiper; the "triple-edge" gimmick seems to make it even worse (no wiping benefit, but more crap gets stuck on the blade).

 

Lets see how their customer service is when I have to file a warrantee claim.

 

Based on my experience:
TripleEdge - junk.
SilBlade - okay, but chattered badly when cold
PIAA Silicone - pretty good, lasted about 4 years

 

So far, the Tripledege silicone wipers have held up great to the snow and freezing temps we have here the past weeks. The city uses sand and all that gets splash on to the windshield making a mess and diminish visibility. But the wipers clears the windshield with ease. For the price, quite good IMO thus far.

These blades already out perform the Trico Neoform blades I had before which are similar to the Bosch Icons.

 

Duc - How did you get to use a non-subaru wiper for the rear.. is that a feature of the 03 that the 04+ does not have?

I think I will give these a shot

 

The wiper arm on the MY03 can accept aftermarket blades. I think that changed in MY04. It calls for a 15" but I can never find one so I use a 16" blade for the rear.

 

Yeah, my '03 uses either 15 or 16s out back. Regular after market.

 

I don't think it is the length that prevents the use of aftermarket, it is the way the wiper arm connection works.

 

Most aftermarket wiper blades come with connections that will fit anything. My 08 is sporting winter wiper blades forward and rear, and they fit with no problem.

 

I've been please with my Tripledge wipers. They have held up well in the conditions and have not fallen apart or anything yet. I've been content with them and they have been worth the money... I'd get these again.

 

I just put on some Goodyear Assurance wiper blades from Costco, and they've performed well so far. They're $8 each.

 

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I got the Goodyear Assurance wipers from Costco too. Can't beat $7.99 a piece price and just as good as the other more highend $$$ wipers on the market. However, I will be putting the Tripledge back on for winter. I just don't feel confident with plastic frame wipers for winter.