Brand | MICHELIN |
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Vehicle Service Type | Car |
Item Length | 16 Inches |
Mounting Type | Pinch Tab |
Manufacturer | Pylon Wiper |
Model | 8516 |
Item Weight | 6.4 ounces |
Item model number | 8516 |
Manufacturer Part Number | 8516 |
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Michelin 8516 Stealth Ultra Windshield Wiper Blade with Smart Technology, 16" (Pack of 1)
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Brand | MICHELIN |
Vehicle Service Type | Car |
Item Length | 16 Inches |
Mounting Type | Pinch Tab |
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About this item
- Smart Hinge joints allow the wiper to grip windshield securely across entire blade
- Patented Smart Hinge cover protects blade from getting clogged with snow, ice and debris
- Blade ends have independent suspension to adjust to your windshield’s shape, ensuring secure grip to ends of blade
- EZ-Lok connector system for quick replacement
- Independent tests show after 300,000 wipe cycles Michelin Stealth Ultra wipers outperform all industry competitors
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From the manufacturer
Quick And Easy To Install
Installation is a breeze with Michelin EZ LOK connector system. Fits 98% of vehicles with included adaptors. Easy step-by-step installation videos are available.
Stealth Ultra Hybrid Design
Hybrid design combines the windshield-hugging features of a conventional spring-loaded blade with the anti-snow buildup features of a beam blade for superior, streak and noise-free wiping in rain, ice, and snow.
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Quick, Easy, Secure InstallationPatented EZ Lok Connector system for secure installation in minutes. Easy step-by-step installation videos are available for first-time installers. |
Smart-Flex Frame DesignExclusive Smart Flex design adapts to the curve of your windshield for the best wipe possible. Independent suspension provides superior wiper blade contact across the entire blade. Sleek OEM design blade structure rotates to provide more articulation. |
Is It Time For a Change?Wear and tear on your wiper blades can lead to reduced visibility and increased danger on the road. If your wiper blades exhibit any of these signs of wear, it's time to replace them immediately. |
DurabilityDurable, multi-section hard cover prevents build up of rain and snow. Built Tough - tested to perform over 500,000 cycles. |
Product Description
Michelin's new Stealth Ultra Windshield Wiper Blade meets consumer OE replacement needs with a patented design engineered to cover more windshield shapes and give superior performance in all weather.
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ASIN | B00DYSDHFU |
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Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #66,346 in Automotive (See Top 100 in Automotive) #419 in Automotive Replacement Windshield Wiper Blades |
Date First Available | July 16, 2013 |
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Value for money | 4.2 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
Noise level | 3.8 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 3.7 |
Easy to install | 3.6 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 4.1 |
Longevity | 3.6 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.6 | 4.0 | 3.7 |
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compatible vehicles | Car | Car | Car | Car | Honda Accord 2020-2018, Honda CR-V 2016-2012, Hyundai Accent 2020-2012, Hyundai Elantra 2020-2017, Hyundai Genesis 2016-2015, Mazda 5 2015-2006, Mazda CX-7 2012-2007, Nissan Kicks 2019-2018. | Car |
size | 16" | 16 Inch | 16 Inch | Pack of 2 | 26" + 16" Pair Pack | 26"+16" pair for front windshield |
auto part position | outer | rear | rear | front | front, front | front |
seasons | All | All | All | All | All | All |
fit type | — | Vehicle Specific Fit | Vehicle Specific Fit | Vehicle Specific Fit | Vehicle Specific Fit | Vehicle Specific Fit |
material | — | Synthetic Rubber | Synthetic Rubber | Natural Rubber | Natural Rubber | Natural Rubber, Plastic, Alloy Steel |
mounting type | Pinch Tab | Pinch Tab | Pinch Tab | Pinch Tab | Windshield | Hook |
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Customers like the quality and performance of the wiper blades. For example, they mention that they produce a nice streak-free wipe and that the instructions are awful. That said, some appreciate the value. That being said, opinions are mixed on fit, ease of installation, noise, and streaking.
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Customers like the quality of the wiper blades. They say they work well, produce a clean, streak-free wipe, and are quiet. Some say that the instructions are awful.
"...Huge improvement:1. No skips or noise.2. Cleans much better.3...." Read more
"...These blades, once installed, are fantastic and better than the OEM blades I'd been purchasing for several years...." Read more
"...However - if the blade itself is actually warped - meaning the angle of the rubber wiper section of the blade (part that touches the glass) is..." Read more
"...To bad because they are great blades. They are not showing any signs of wear yet and are doing a great job of squeegeeing water off the windshield..." Read more
Customers like the performance of the wiper blades. They say that they are impressed with how well they perform, and flawlessly together for almost a month. Some say that the wipesr blade has worked great for 4 years before one of them started to tear. They also mention that they work well with rain or with the windshield washer spray.
"While getting to the wipers wasn’t easy, these fit and work great for the passenger side of a 2022 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy..." Read more
"...No streaks. It works well with rain or with the windshield washer spray. I am completely satisfied and will buy this type of wiper in the future...." Read more
"...the rains from the remnants of Hurricane Harvey and the Michelins are working like a champ...." Read more
"...were installed properly per the instructions and performed flawlessly together for almost a month...." Read more
Customers like the value of the wiper blade. They say it's an economical replacement for expensive beam blades, works better than the most expensive, and is heftier than the original wipers.
"They were great and they were at a good price" Read more
"...They were significantly cheaper than at my local automotive stores (like $4 to $7 dollars cheaper), too...." Read more
"Good price for this wiper. Received it faster than I thought I would. BUT it did not come with the adapter for a 2016 Ford Explorer pinch tab end...." Read more
"...A tad cheaper than others I've used - Do not last long and Too Expensive.Wish Me Luck !" Read more
Customers are mixed about the fit of the wiper blade. Some mention that it fits perfect, while others say that it doesn't fit their car. Some say that the wipes are designed to conform to your windshield, while other say that they're a little bit loose fitting.
"...My assumption is the stock Hook insert is smaller than what I needed...." Read more
"...Also, they do in fact fit pinch tab arms without any problems. To bad because they are great blades...." Read more
"...supposed to fit the 2014 Ford Escape do not work because they are too small and they also do not connect to the blade that well...." Read more
"...force it up and under into place to hear a click, which felt a little tight and like I was going to break it , but worked out...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of installation. Some mention that the blades went on easily, snapping right on. However, others say that the installation is confusing, with horrible instructions.
"...It was easy to install without any of the provided adaptors. It wipes very cleanly from end to end, with no chatter. No streaks...." Read more
"...It was very easy to install. The 8516 only comes with the adapters for side lock mechanisms...." Read more
"...A note on installation: my wiper arm has the "hook" and installation is a little different: have to rotate the arm 90 degrees *then* pull it out,..." Read more
"Very quiet because of hinge it's made of top quality material very easy to install, I have used same factory products for long time just 2 months..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the noise of the wiper blade. Some mention that it's absolutely noiseless, while others say that it makes a snapping noise when in use. Some say that the blade makes stuttering noises with each pass.
"...So far it's been excellent. Huge improvement:1. No skips or noise.2. Cleans much better.3...." Read more
"...Seems the wiper ends start to fold under. Making noise and smears. Kia original wiper laster longer...." Read more
"...Overall, I'm VERY happy with these... no more chattering, and they look 100x better than the clunky Rain-X ones that the dealership so graciously..." Read more
"...I see someone else posted a picture of it. It's actually very annoying while you are driving and can be distracting as well...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the streaking of the wiper blade. Some mention that they work well and leave their windshield streak free, while others say that they have some minor streaking.
"...It wipes very cleanly from end to end, with no chatter. No streaks. It works well with rain or with the windshield washer spray...." Read more
"...at the ends of the wipers especially at highway speeds and leave a streak near the center (a reason I went with the shorter wipers)...." Read more
"...Why do I like these blades the most:No streakingNo noiseThey clean the friggin rain off the windows each and every time!..." Read more
"...Only been using them for the spring/summer and they are already showing some streaks, even after cleaning the blades...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the attachment options of the wiper blade. They mention that the blade didn't include the correct adapter, the adapters were lost, and the arm connection adapter system is confusing. Some customers also mention that there are no F Connectors anywhere.
"...they advised that the wiper blade broke because it did not have a "side saddle" attachment which reinforces the blade attachment to the "J" hook..." Read more
"I returned the first one thinking it was missing the needed mounting part. I got the second one with the same part missing...." Read more
"...Received it faster than I thought I would. BUT it did not come with the adapter for a 2016 Ford Explorer pinch tab end...." Read more
"...Escape do not work because they are too small and they also do not connect to the blade that well...." Read more
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Most recent issues include chattering which appears to be because of the angle of the blade to the windshield. So conventional guidance is that you may need to bend the wiper arm one way or the other in order to correct the angle.
However - if the blade itself is actually warped - meaning the angle of the rubber wiper section of the blade (part that touches the glass) is slanted one way or the other - then bending the arm is not going to really help much. And you may end up breaking the arm if you go too far.
This probably occurs due to age and heat. But I do believe some blades may be more susceptible to this warpage issue.
Bottom line - these new blades solved the chatter as they are not “warped”. At least not yet! And I am hoping that because the rubber on these blades is a bit shorter than the silblades, it will be less likely to become warped and start “leaning” one way or the other rather than remaining perpendicular as when new. Time will tell!
So far it's been excellent. Huge improvement:
1. No skips or noise.
2. Cleans much better.
3. Can visually see how it maintains better contact with the contours of the windshield. The cheapo blade is crushing the middle and the ends just barely touch. This one is consistent.
4. The cheapo one had a problem with wind: when it got to the side of the windshield the wind would lift it off the glass. Not so with this new blade.
Soon to come: snow and ice. It's January in Buffalo NY, so it's going to be a serious test...
A note on installation: my wiper arm has the "hook" and installation is a little different: have to rotate the arm 90 degrees *then* pull it out, to snap it into place. other blades you don't need to rotate. Some reviewers, who thought the mounting was loose, didn't seem to know that.
The instructions are pretty lame. I can never understand that. Spend a few thousand on great instructions, then it costs zero extra money to make copies of it. Same printing costs as lousy instructions.
In short, these blades come with four different types of mounting options. One of the mounts is already attached to the blade and three others are included in the packaging. Clearly Michelin markets these blades for maximum compatibility with many different types of vehicles. Part of the puzzle of installing these blades is determining what type of adapter to use with your vehicle. The instructions on the back of the packaging are bad... like really, really bad. There's no list or compatibility guide at all with these to help you figure out which adapter to use.
After carefully looking over the OEM blades on my wife's car I found the closest adapter that looked compatible and set to figure out how to mount the blades. In short, if you're mounting these on a 2013 Ford Escape (or probably similar model year Ford vehicles) here's how to mount the blades:
1) Remove the old wiper blades (obviously).
2) Remove the pre-mounted adapter on the Michelin Stealth blades.
→ To remove this piece rotate it so it's upside down and press on either side of the adapter to pop it off the mounting arm.
3) Find the 'top lock' adapter. A picture of the adapter is on the back of the wiper packaging material.
4) Line up the mounting arm on the wiper to the bracket on the 'top lock' adapter and press down until it clicks into place.
5) Use your thumb to open the tab on the front most part of the 'top lock' adapter. It should fold back and away from the top of the adapter.
6) Line up the back grooves of the blades with your vehicles wiper arms. It's important that you line up the back first!
7) Press (or squeeze) the Michelin blade on until you hear everything pop into place.
8) Close the 'top lock' by closing the tab you opened in Step #5.
9) Finished!
In short, these are great blades marred by terrible instructions!
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2018
In short, these blades come with four different types of mounting options. One of the mounts is already attached to the blade and three others are included in the packaging. Clearly Michelin markets these blades for maximum compatibility with many different types of vehicles. Part of the puzzle of installing these blades is determining what type of adapter to use with your vehicle. The instructions on the back of the packaging are bad... like really, really bad. There's no list or compatibility guide at all with these to help you figure out which adapter to use.
After carefully looking over the OEM blades on my wife's car I found the closest adapter that looked compatible and set to figure out how to mount the blades. In short, if you're mounting these on a 2013 Ford Escape (or probably similar model year Ford vehicles) here's how to mount the blades:
1) Remove the old wiper blades (obviously).
2) Remove the pre-mounted adapter on the Michelin Stealth blades.
→ To remove this piece rotate it so it's upside down and press on either side of the adapter to pop it off the mounting arm.
3) Find the 'top lock' adapter. A picture of the adapter is on the back of the wiper packaging material.
4) Line up the mounting arm on the wiper to the bracket on the 'top lock' adapter and press down until it clicks into place.
5) Use your thumb to open the tab on the front most part of the 'top lock' adapter. It should fold back and away from the top of the adapter.
6) Line up the back grooves of the blades with your vehicles wiper arms. It's important that you line up the back first!
7) Press (or squeeze) the Michelin blade on until you hear everything pop into place.
8) Close the 'top lock' by closing the tab you opened in Step #5.
9) Finished!
In short, these are great blades marred by terrible instructions!
When you carefully read the product description it is in fact stated the blades are for pinch tab wiper arms.
Come on Amazon, correct the misleading information.
As a side note I have the exact same model wiper blades on my Ford Escape but purchased two years earlier. The design is totally different than what was just sent me. Also, they do in fact fit pinch tab arms without any problems. To bad because they are great blades. They are not showing any signs of wear yet and are doing a great job of squeegeeing water off the windshield at any speed. They are a 5 star rating blade.
Where can I get this model but manufactured more than two years ago?