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Michelin Stealth wiper blades review

7 published tests Type not stated 237 owner reports

Our verdict

5.9/10Middling60% of 237 owner reports are positive

Published tests show good results, including a second-place finish out of eight from Auto Express. However, owner reports on Reddit, forums, and store reviews reveal weak durability, with only eight of 25 reports lasting six months or more, alongside weak fit and install scores. It suits drivers who prioritize proven magazine test performance over long-lasting durability or easy installation.

Published tests
6.9 Good · 7 scored tests
Wipes clean
6.0 Middling · 14 praise, 7 complaints
Lasts
5.1 Weak · 8 of 25 reports lasted six months or more
Quiet
5.8 Middling · 3 praise, 4 complaints
Fit and install
4.0 Weak · 53 praise, 43 complaints
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.

Based on 237 owner reports · 7 scored tests

Michelin Stealth wiper blade

Michelin Stealth

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Published tests 7

These are the published tests that have rated the Michelin Stealth.

4th of 7

Auto Express, 2022

Magazine test 7 blades rated

In February 2022, Auto Express tested 22-inch wiper blades on a Land Rover Discovery 4, assessing dry wiping with washer jets, hose-simulated rain, judder, noise, lifting at motorway speeds, installation ease, and value. Bosch Aerotwin placed first with five stars and earned the Best Buy rating, followed closely by Trico Exact Fit Kit in second place with five stars. The remaining ranked positions went to Aerowiper in third, Michelin Stealth Hybrid in fourth, Halfords Advanced Flat Silicone Wiper Blade in fifth, Wipac Storm X in sixth, and Vipa Blade Set in seventh with 2.5 stars.

Rather than the one-piece flat blades of every rival here, the Michelins use an old-fashioned bridged wiper to help it wrap round a curved screen

Auto Express

Read the archived test at autoexpress.co.uk

3rd of 6

Hagerty UK, 2021

Magazine test 6 blades rated

In September 2021, Hagerty UK evaluated 22-inch wiper blades fitted to a Land Rover Discovery, testing them in simulated heavy rain, with washer jets in dry conditions, and for noise, ease of fitting, value, and lifting at motorway speeds. Bosch Aerotwin won first place with a top score of 10 points, followed by runners-up Aerowiper with 9 points and Michelin Stealth Hybrid with 8 points. WIPAC Storm X placed fourth with 6 points, while Halfords Advanced Silicone Wiper Blade and VIPA Blade Set took the lowest ranks with 5 points each.

These blades might be old tech but Michelin clearly thinks there’s no need to reinvent the wheel – the Stealth Hybrids wiped away our simulated downpours without any issues.

Hagerty UK

Read the test at hagerty.co.uk

3rd of 7

Auto Express, 2021

Magazine test 7 blades rated

In June 2021, Auto Express tested wiper blades installed on a Land Rover Discovery 4, evaluating dry wiping with washer jets, hose-simulated rain, judder, noise, lifting at motorway speeds, ease of fitting, and value. Bosch Aerotwin took first place with a five-star Best Buy rating, followed by Aerowiper in second place with 4.5 stars. Lucas Clearvision and Vipa Blade Set finished lowest in sixth and seventh place, respectively, each receiving 2.5 stars.

Rather than the one-piece flat blades of every rival here, the Michelins use an old-fashioned bridged wiper to help it wrap round a curved screen

Auto Express

Read the archived test at autoexpress.co.uk Also at solent-renegades.co.uk

3rd of 6

Auto Express, 2020

Magazine test 6 blades rated

In May 2020, Auto Express tested 22-inch wiper blades on a Land Rover Discovery 4 under dry conditions, with washer fluid, and in hose-simulated rain to assess noise, judder, lifting at motorway speeds, fitment, and value. Bosch Aerotwin came out on top, earning first place with a five-star score and the Best Buy designation, followed by Aerowiper in second place with 4.5 stars and Michelin Stealth Hybrid in third with 4 stars. Wipac Storm X placed fourth with 3 stars, while Lucas Clearvision and Vipa Blade Set finished in fifth and sixth places with 2.5 stars each.

Rather than the one-piece flat blades of every rival here, the Michelins use an old-fashioned bridged wiper to help it wrap round a curved screen

Auto Express

Read the archived test at autoexpress.co.uk

★★★★☆

Auto Express, 2017

Magazine test 9 blades rated

In May 2017, Auto Express tested nine wiper blades on a 2007 SEAT Leon, evaluating smear-free wiping efficiency, noise on a dry screen, clarity of instructions, ease of fitting, and price. Bosch Aerotwin took first place with five stars, while Michelin Stealth Hybrid finished in second place with four stars. The unranked models also tested were Trico ExactFit, Valeo HydroConnect, Wiperblades Aerowiper, Champion Easyvision, Lucas Clearvision Direct Fit, Halfords FW15, and Valeo Silencio X.TRM Flat.

A well earned second place as the Michelin was the quietest blade we tested, and delivered an excellent wipe. It cleared our screen with ease, and left no smears.

Auto Express

Read the archived test at autoexpress.co.uk

2nd of 8

Auto Express, 2016

Magazine test 8 blades rated

In August 2016, Auto Express tested windshield wiper blades on a 2007 SEAT Leon, evaluating them on clean wiping without smears, dry windshield noise, instructions, ease of fitting, and price. Bosch Aerotwin came out on top in first place, followed by Michelin Stealth Hybrid in second and Wiperblades Aerowiper in third. The remaining positions went to Trico ExactFit in fourth, Halfords FW15 in fifth, Champion Easyvision in sixth, Lucas Clearvision Direct Fit in seventh, and Valeo Silencio X.TRM Flat in eighth.

Michelin’s Stealth Hybrid design obviously suited the longer blades, and just pips previous test runner- up Wiperblades’ Aerowiper.

Auto Express

Read the archived test at autoexpress.co.uk

3rd of 9

Auto Express, 2014

Magazine test 9 blades rated

In September 2014, Auto Express evaluated wiper blades on a Skoda Octavia test car by grading streak-free clearing at highway speeds, quiet operation on dry glass, installation instructions, ease of fitting, and price. Bosch Aerotwin achieved the number one ranking, while Wiper Blades Aerowiper placed second as the budget pick, and Halfords Flat Wiper Blade Set finished ninth.

while we love the Michelin’s tech and it performs well.

Auto Express

Read the archived test at autoexpress.co.uk

What owners report

Reports read
237
Reddit posts
8
Forum posts
18
Store reviews
211
Posted
2011–2025
TopicPraiseComplaints
How clean it wipes147
Noise34
Winter use21
Fit and install5343

How long it lasted

Used forWorn outStill goodBroke
Under a month694
1 to 6 months523
6 to 12 months110
1 to 2 years020
Over 2 years221

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.

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