Trico car wiper blades: installation instructions and most popular models
Winter cleaners Trico Ice 35-280 + 35-160 are popular among drivers, despite the high cost - 2 rubles. The kit includes two frameless brushes 300 and 40 cm long with an asymmetrical spoiler and teflon coating. The manufacturer recommends using them only in the cold season.
The American corporation has been producing Trico wiper blades since 1917.
The range includes wipers with a special mount and universal options that are installed on 99% of cars.
Types of Trico wiper blades
The TV series includes Trico's regular framed all-metal bottom and top wipers. This is a budget off-season option. Cleaners can be independently installed on the windshield and changed when it fails. The manufacturer produces 8 brushes from 40-60 cm, 6 models with a spoiler. Most kits include 1-2 brushes.
The company launches the TX series with reinforced frame wipers for trucks and buses. Their length reaches 100 cm. The rubber band of the wipers is made of natural rubber with additives. It adheres tightly to the windshield and cleans it in all weather conditions. Some models have special mounts and are not installed on all machines.
Innovision's Trico frameless wiper blades were first installed in 2000 on a Bentley. Thanks to the graphite coating, the wipers do not squeak and effectively clean dirt and water. In winter, snow does not stick to the products, so they do not reduce their performance. The brushes work on windshields of any curvature and are equipped with two clamps. One prevents noise during movements, while the other provides a better grip.
Trico Wipers Exact Fit Series
Trico's Exact Fit classic frame wipers have a steel base and are covered with 100% natural rubber. A feature of cleaners is versatility. Well-known automakers install them on their cars. For example, on Opel, Ford, Volkswagen, Land Rover, Citroen and others. The kit includes an adapter for installing wipers on any car. The company also makes Exact Fit back brushes with a plastic base.
Frame wipers of the Teflon Blade series belong to the premium segment. The manufacturer created them together with the American chemical company DuPont. The rubber part of the cleaner contains Teflon, which increases wear resistance and improves sliding on glass. The product does not make noise during operation.
Trico Neoform
A feature of the Trico Neoform wipers (“Trico Neoform”) is an elongated fastening element. The rocker arms are evenly pressed against the windshield and silently glide over its surface. The frameless products are Teflon coated and the symmetrical integrated spoiler ensures high performance at any speed. The design is suitable for installation on vehicles with right-hand drive and "swing" wiper system. Models do not contain protruding parts, so snow does not stick in winter.
Trico Flex brushes ("Trico Flex") are developed using Memory Curve Steel technology and are tightly pressed against the windshield of any curvature. Durable cleaners work even in extreme weather conditions. With the help of adapters, they are connected to all cars.
In 1953, the company began production of Winter Blade models. They are covered with a rubber boot and protected from icing. In the cold, the design fits snugly against the glass and works even in heavy snowfall. Winter Blade cleaners cannot be used all year round. In reviews of Trico wipers, drivers write that in the summer, due to windage, they will be useless at high speeds.
Windshield wipers Trico Hybrid
The Trico Hybrid windshield wipers entered the market in 2011 and are among the premium models. They are made of high-strength steel and clean the glass with high quality in any weather. The rubber band is firmly welded to the guides. It will not be possible to change it and extend the wear resistance of the structure. Competitive advantages of the company's products
Trico wiper blades are universal and fit the windshields of Nissan and other cars. Thanks to the universal adapter, the product is easy to install on any leash. The manufacturer produces models that are suitable for all existing types of mounts. But before buying, it is still worth checking the product by article in the catalog on the official website of the company.
Trico uses quality steel and 100% rubber. Therefore, even budget frame wipers cope with any weather conditions, are not afraid of crosswinds and high speeds.
Most bought models
Trico TT401L frameless wipers costing from 500 rubles are popular. They fit snugly against the glass and are made of a frost-resistant alloy.
A double-sided spoiler is built into the cleaner, allowing you to install them on cars with right-hand drive. The kit includes a brush and 4 adapters.
Model Trico Ice
Model Trico Ice ("Triko Ice") can be bought for 690 rubles. The length of the product varies from 40 to 70 cm. The wipers are protected from frost by a durable case. They are quick and easy to install and operate quietly at any speed.
65 cm. They cost from 1 rubles. The asymmetric spoiler prevents windage at high speeds. Included are adapters for any mounting.
Trico ExactFit Hybrid brushes cost 1260 rubles and are suitable for any season. The length of the hybrid is 70 cm. The wipers are attached to the hook, fit snugly against the glass and clean without squeaking. But before buying, you need to check the compatibility, they are not suitable for all machines. After a year of daily work, the mount may loosen and the brushes will begin to clean worse.
Trico Flex FX650
Trico Flex FX650 frameless wipers are sold for 1 rubles and are distinguished by an increased number of work cycles (500 million passes on glass). This figure is higher than that of other models. The set includes two brushes - 1,5 and 65 cm. They fit any attachment: hook, button, side pin, clip.
Winter cleaners Trico Ice 35-280 + 35-160 are popular among drivers, despite the high cost - 2 rubles. The kit includes two frameless brushes 300 and 40 cm long with an asymmetrical spoiler and teflon coating. The manufacturer recommends using them only in the cold season.
Instructions for installing wipers
Step by step, we will consider the fastening of frame and frameless wipers on a hook:
- Pull the windshield wiper arm out and place it in the upright position.
- Take the brush and click on the movable latch.
- Bring it parallel to the lever and put it on the hook.
- Pull the structure up until it clicks, and then lower it onto the windshield.
- Install the second Trico wiper in the same way.
Turn on the ignition and check the brushes. They will knock on the glass if installed incorrectly.
