Michelin Stealth vs TRICO Rear
Michelin Stealth
5.9/10 Middling 60% of 237 owner reports are positive
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TRICO Rear
7 owner reports
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Our scores, topic by topic
| Topic | Michelin Stealth | TRICO Rear |
|---|---|---|
| Our verdict | 5.9/10 Middling 60% of 237 owner reports are positive Full verdict | Too little evidence yet |
| Published tests | 6.9 Good 7 scored tests | Too few reports |
| Wipes clean | 6.0 Middling 14 praise, 7 complaints | Too few reports |
| Lasts | 5.1 Weak 8 of 25 reports lasted six months or more | Too few reports |
| Quiet | 5.8 Middling 3 praise, 4 complaints | Too few reports |
| Fit and install | 4.0 Weak 53 praise, 43 complaints | Too few reports |
| Owner reports | 237 Reddit 8 · forums 18 · store reviews 211 | 7 Reddit 4 · forums 3 |
| Posted | 2011–2025 | 2018–2026 |
No published test we have found rated both blades. Michelin Stealth: 7 tests
How we score
We score blades from 1 to 10 overall and on each part using evidence on the page, not impressions. The typical blade in our catalog scores 6 on every part, so scores show how a blade compares with that baseline. Scores of 7 and up are strong, 6.5 to 6.9 are good, 5.5 to 6.4 are middling, and under 5.5 are weak. We do not use store star ratings because they bunch between 4 and 5.
From Reddit, car forums, YouTube, and store reviews, we count praise and complaints on wiping, noise, winter use, fit, and whether blades last six months. Each time a blade's ratio of praise to complaints doubles compared to a typical blade from that same mix of sources, it gains a point and a half, and it loses a point and a half each time it halves. Store reviews must reflect a month of use before counting toward wiping, noise, or winter use, though fit counts right away. Small numbers of reports are pulled toward 6, and topics with differences no greater than chance get counts but no score.
A blade needs at least 15 owner reports or two scored tests to get a score. Published tests count by finish and score, with lab and club tests weighted highest, followed by magazines, and then shops or affiliate sites, while older tests count less. To find the overall score, we weigh tests the most, followed by clean wiping and lifespan, then noise, winter use, and WiperFinder reviews, and finally fit. Parts with more reports carry more weight, and the verdict's first line shows the share of positive owner reports.
For each line, we count Reddit posts, car forum posts, store reviews, and YouTube videos where drivers show their own use of a blade, leaving out sponsored videos and videos made by brands or shops. Store reviews written in exchange for a free product or a discount count half.
Specs side by side
| Spec | Michelin Stealth | TRICO Rear |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Not stated | Rear blade |
| Rubber | Not stated | Natural rubber |
| Frame | Not stated | Metal |
| Connector | Not stated | Beam and integral wiper arms |
| Lengths | Not stated | 8" to 16" |
| Original equipment | Not stated | Replaces original equipment rear wiper blade |
| Warranty | Not stated | 12 months |
What Michelin says about Stealth
We couldn’t find any claims on Michelin’s page for this line yet.
What TRICO says about Rear
These are TRICO's own words from its product pages, not our findings.
TRICO Rear® wiper blade is the first of its kind to offer a universal line of rear wipers to fit both beam and integral wiper arms, employing advanced beam technology for 360 degrees of clear driving visibility.
Where owners weigh them together
We list threads that name both lines with a link, but we do not quote the posts.
- Wiper Blades autogeekonline.net · Feb 2018
