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PIAA Super Silicone vs Trico Flex

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

The short answer

PIAA Super Silicone comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.7 vs 4.6). The gap is mostly about drivers wanting silicone-blade durability — read the strengths below before deciding.

Higher ratedRanked #5 in Best Windshield Wipers

PIAA Super Silicone

4.7

$35

The PIAA Super Silicone is the silicone pick — only silicone-blade wiper in this lineup.

Strengths

— Silicone (not rubber) blade compound
— Hydrophobic effect — water beads instantly
— Conventional frame design

Watch-outs

— Conventional frame less aerodynamic than beam
— Higher per-blade cost
— Less common at retail

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Ranked #3 in Best Windshield Wipers

Trico Flex

4.6

$17

The Trico Flex is the budget pick — surprisingly good water removal at $17.

Strengths

— $17 — cheapest pick
— Excellent water removal
— Tested with stellar streaks-free results

Watch-outs

— Some streaking in mid-speed
— Standard rubber compound
— Trico brand recognition lower than Bosch

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How they stack up

PIAA Super Silicone

Only silicone blade. Conventional frame. Long-lasting wear.

Trico Flex

Cheapest. Stellar water removal.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	PIAA Super Silicone	Trico Flex
Material	Silicone	—
Frame	Conventional	—
Effect	Hydrophobic	—
Brand	PIAA	Trico
Style	—	Beam
Price	—	$17
Type	—	All-season

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