TRICO vs Michelin wiper blades
In short: Owners praise TRICO more often for quietness and ease of fitting, while they praise Michelin more often for winter use.
This page puts TRICO and Michelin wiper blades side by side for shoppers choosing between brands. We never name a winner between brands, as the better choice depends on the line and on what matters most to the driver.
TRICO
61% positive of 292 owner posts about TRICO blades
Most discussed: TRICO ExactFit Rear
Check price on Amazon: TRICO ExactFit RearChoose your length on the product page
Michelin
45% positive of 273 owner posts about Michelin blades
Most discussed: Michelin Stealth
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What owners report
These are posts on Reddit and in car forums that talk about the brand's wiper blades as a whole, including posts that do not name a particular line.
| Owners | TRICO | Michelin |
|---|---|---|
| Owner posts read | 292 | 273 |
| Positive | 61% of posts | 45% of posts |
| Wipes clean | 52 praise, 42 complaints | 39 praise, 38 complaints |
| Quiet | 22 praise, 22 complaints | 11 praise, 23 complaints |
| Snow and ice | 20 praise, 15 complaints | 13 praise, 5 complaints |
| Fit and install | 24 praise, 24 complaints | 13 praise, 24 complaints |
| Posted | 2007–2026 | 2006–2026 |
Their lines by need
Here are each brand's lines by need, going by each brand's own facts.
| Need | TRICO | Michelin |
|---|---|---|
| Snow and ice | None listed | |
| Longer life | None listed | |
| Rear window | None listed | |
| Simple framed blade | None listed |
Line matchups owners weigh
These are matchups owners weigh between one line from each brand, linking to each line-against-line comparison.
