Product Report - Bosch Icon windshield wipers

Thought I would summarize my experiences with this premium-priced expendable for those of us looking for good value in replacement parts. Overall I am quite pleased with their fit, finish, and durability. Arizona weather is certainly harsh on the rubber bits. Our higher than average ozone levels and plenty of UV exposure will wear out an average budget-priced windshield wiper in as little as 9 to 12 months. That has been my experience. The packaging on the Bosch product promised up to 40% longer life, and I think they have delivered on that. I am replacing my set today at 17 months and 50,383 miles. They probably could have gone a bit longer if they hadn't been exposed to our late summer high-desert locust problem. Something in those bug guts eats away at the wiper edge if you don't get it cleaned off right away. They were also tested to the extreme at highway speed encountering monsoon thunderstorms dropping 5-6 inches per hour without skipping a beat. They remained quiet and streak-free right up to replacement time.