Best way to clean the Husky liners is to use a spray cleaner called "Kaboom". Typically used for cleaning bathrooms. Can be purchased almost anywhere bathroom cleaners are sold. Spray on, let it sit for a minute or so, run a brush over it & hose it off. makes it clean as new even on winter salt.
Love the Husky mats in my Ram. They do a great job keeping the carpet clean and do follow the contours of the floor well. I really like the grip and non slippery surface as well. I had a set of weather techs in a company work truck. I didn’t care for how slippery they were.
I went with the Husky mats in my 2016 F-350 and am totally satisfied with their performance. Living in Michigan I have to deal with snow and ice and feel much more confident with the grip of the Husky mats. As a side note they behind their product, I had one mat crack, called them and they sent a replacement right out.
I’m a heavy equipment diesel mechanic and have been lookin into gettin a liner for my Silverado. I’ve been watching these type of review videos cause they really help. I prefer these type of videos over reviews on the internet or TH-cam comments from people that want a liner cause they don’t want to get a little water on their carpet from the rain on their driveway or during the walk back from the grocery store to their car. So far in leaning towards Husky.
I've got Husky in both my trucks and my wife's car. I had a weather tech and in less than 2yrs the sides rolled up where you get in and out of the truck. I called weather tech and would do nothing about it. So husky all the way for me.
Same here. The heat curled mine. Thats what happens when its like 80% plastic. They wouldn’t work with me on getting a replacement so I left it in the sun upside down to get some of the curl out and sold them and went with the superior product by Husky. Its all about warranty and Weathertech failed...
They don’t have high edge in the rear end. Not good at all for restaurant deliveries with 50-70 in and out daily. It does not have time to dry out. Cost me a$1000 job for redoing the wire because water got on the floor carpet and froze. It corroded all the wires around. Then, I had the weathertech. Today I discovered the Tuxmat. It’s deep all around.
I'm honestly not sure why they even put carpet in trucks these days. Why not just put this 'weather tech' or the Husky liner material or any material really, make it removable, and then on top of that you can have floor mats with carpet on them that are also removable. So if you want 'nice' in your truck you can throw your carpet floor mats in there, and if they get dirty you just remove them and clean them easily. That just makes more sense in my mind.
Have had many sets of Husky and one of Weathertek. Prefer the Husky. Although I prefer the harder plastic line of Husky. Recently bought a full set with cargo area mat of 3D Maxpider which is similar construction as the Aries. The texture looks like carbon fiber and looks awsome. Half the price of Weathertek and Husky and the fit is just as good. Like the previous commenter, diluted Simple Green in a spray bottle is the way to clean em'.
I bought got the Weather Tech mats for my dad to go in his 2005 Dodge Ram 3500 SRW. Black mats for black interior. They were really slick at first which left me a little worried because of the thought of feet slipping on the mats while using the pedals. But after a few weeks to a month I guess they wore in or something and the traction has been fine ever since. (edited for spelling, autocorrect sucks)
I've used WeatherTech for years. I don't use my truck for work. It's a "Gentleman's" truck. I like the WeatherTech color combinations. I have a 2023 Ford King Ranch model on order. I will pick out a color when it comes in.
2016 f150 - I hate the weathertech liners because contrary to what he was saying they do not clean up and stay black. Also the edges have curled for my rear mat and the driver side does not fit snugly to anything it just slips around loosely on the floor even with the locking tabs clipped. I have tried scrubbing with lots of soap and they stay looking a dingy brown once dry. I have tried heat and pressure and opposing curls etc to make the edges of the rear mat stay down and nothing works. I have since thrown them away and purchased a set of the OEM rubber floor mats and they have performed far better in every aspect
I recently purchased the weather tech for my Nissan armada. They fit so perfectly and covers my floor. Especially prevents dog hair from getting all over my carpet. I don’t need mats for hardwork. I mainly need durable mats just to make dog hair removal easier. Coming from a woman who isn’t very knowledgeable about car accessories and maintenance I’ll go with the weather tech plus they’re more attractive 🙂
I just ordered the husky floor liners but I've used WeatherTech before, when I clean them I have a brush for the wheels on my car and a simple green spray bottle & the garden hose 1)blasted out with the garden hose 2)spray it with simple green 3)scrub it with the brush 4)rinse it off & (if u have) then 5) I use my blower for the yard to dry it off & 10 minutes later your floor mats look brand new 👍🏻👍🏻 just a cleaning tip that's cheap easy & makes the car look really good inside 👌
I used WeatherTech in my 2009 Ram 1500 Crew Cab, and they were awesome. Traded that truck, and transferred the WeatherTech mats into the 2010 Ram 1500 that we had. However, I put a set of WeatherTech in a 2013 BMW 328i, and they were not a good fit.
I use a product called sc-1 by maxima fantastic at keeping rubber and plastic clean , and looking new. I actually purchased to clean the plastic on my ATV and now use for almost anything rubber or plastic
I found the Husky front pair for my 2017 F150 on Amazon for $58. Couldn't pass it up. They fit very well and do not slip one bit. The nubs hold then in place and they also have the locking tabs. I spray them off at the car wash and they look like new. We have Weathertech in my wife's Expedition, and while they are a good mat, they get slick easily and they tend to crawl around some. I prefer the Husky, especially for almost $100 less than the Weathertech.
Hmmm, what type of Husky? The Husky liners I got for my F-150 are basically a rigid plastic. Not rubber at all. Slick as heck. In fact my Husky liners are made out of material that looks just like the WeatherTech liners in your video.
I work in an auto shop and weather tech is most popular. But for some reason the edges curl up. Sometimes it's so bad they make it difficult to get in and out of the vehicle, trucks mostly.
I've had the Husky's set in my 05 Canyon crewcab since about 2011. Went with them because they were free. Lol. Guy couple houses up had the same truck, but got rid of it, and had the mats left over. He gave em to me one day. They truly have been great for me. My carpet is pretty shot anyways, but these mats have held up incredibly and have done their job very well. Fit well, too. Definitely recommend. 💯👍
Great video. I actually switched from Weathertech to Husky after watching one of your earlier videos. Powerwashing my Husky liners gets them looking like new again with no scrubbing. Weathertech never got completely clean no matter what method I used. I also like that my feet don’t slide on Husky, no matter the weather. With Weathertech, I had to be sure to hold on firmly when getting in or out of my truck in cold or snowy weather, or else I risked looking like a guy slipping on a cartoon banana peel. So, I prefer Husky. Never heard of the third brand discussed here.
I chose WeatherTech for my F250 because they sell a 1 piece front and Husky did not. I’ve never had any slipping issues, but they definitely don’t come super clean. Fit was perfect front and rear and had provided great protection for the interior which was my main focus when buying.
Honestly my dad had husky mats in his jeep my mom has weather tech mats in her range rover I just bought weather tech mats for my ram 2500 mega cab you can’t go wrong with either it’s all personal preference. Jesus bless y’all.
I've had both weathertech and husky and husky wins hands down for me. I don't really care about cosmetics, they're floor mats. The weathertechs were slippery, and I noticed after a while on mine, the material started to break down and started feeling sticky. Not just the surface, the coating was actually starting to deteriorate and you could feel the stickiness on your fingers if you touched them. The Huskies are a nice soft rubber that is much safer IMO. Your foot won't slip around at all, and it's comfortable on the foot for long drives. My current huskies are 6 years old and despite looking a little dirty, are the same as when I bought them and will last the life of the vehicle.
Anyone know if that's a Husky X-act Contour or Husky WeatherBeater? They're made of different materials, one's softer and rubbery, the other harder and more rigid; they look, feel and clean differently.
I had a set of Weathertech in a Nissan Leaf. I kept them when I returned the car off lease and recently sold them to a co-worker. I have a 2003 Ram 2500 standard cab Tradesman and it has the factory rubber floor mat. You can and will wear these out over time, so I wanted the floor tray to protect it. Weathertech says to not use theirs over the rubber mat. I ended up buying the Husky, but realized that those spikes on the back would do serious damage to the OEM floor mat, so I sat down and carefully cut off every one of them. The mats move around, but not much.
lol no, but when you're driving and your feet are resting on the mats, or when you shift your weight etc. the weather tech is pretty slick feeling. My heels want to slide around. Not a deal breaker for me. Might be for some.
Have WTs in my Land Cruiser and Husky’s in the Power Wagon. I like the Husky’s by a fair amount more and they are less expensive. (Not by much IIRC) Probably due to not having a overblown marketing department.
Just got a set of Husky and they are made more like the weather tech now. Same type material on both, just got the front and rear for the same price as front only weathertech
I had Weathertech floor mats in my 2005 Chevy 1500 and right from the git-go the edges of the mats decided to curl up and away from the contours/shape of the floor. It wasn't so much a function issue as it was an appearance issue. Their 'laser fit' claim sure took a major hit on that aspect of their claim-to-fame, right? The redeeming quality of Weathertech is that they can match colors of vehicle interiors, more or less, giving the consumers options. I got rid of the truck ultimately but one possible resolution for the curling edges is to use screws to mount the mat edges into the sides of the floor pan of the vehicle. But, that's obviously a personal choice! Seeing other comments about Weathertech's intransigent attitude towards their customers leads me away from buying their products.
Weather Tech seems like they would be very slippery. Especially jumping in and out of my truck up here in the Pacific Northwest. I think I might prefer the texture of the Husky
You have a good point about the weather tech mats looking better in GM trucks, they seem just a little bit off in almost everything except for my dads 2016 Silverado, best looking mats and super durable in the chevy trucks
What about the smell? Off-gassing? This is pretty much my biggest concern and I cannot find any reviews on smell. Don’t wanna spend any money on mats/liners if I get a headache when using them.
I've got Weathertechs in my 2006 Tundra. They fit perfectly and have performed very well. They are a bit hard and slick, and, after 170,000 miles are looking VERY worn. I can't really hold the wear against them and I'm very happy with their performance over the years. The Weathertechs in my 2009 Rav 4 have never fit well (it has a tray-type floorboard and perhaps that is why), so I'm not very happy with them. I went to the Husky x-Act in my 2019 F350 because the reviews said they fit that model of truck better than the Weathertechs. They do fit perfect, are easy on the feet on long trips (soft), and non-slip. Mine look great now, but I only have 5,000 miles on them. I recommend checking the reviews for your vehicle and buy the one that seems to fit best in that particular truck/car/etc.
Tried em all, more than once. Still always go back to the Weathertechs. Actually I use the Weathertechs with some cheap $10 carpet mats (rug taped) on top of them with my newest F150. Best of both worlds. Mats to protect my mats. But really, just like my feet on carpet and toss them out at the end of every winter ($10 ebay Mats).
I haven't used the aries but I ran weather tech for along time they look nice new but over time that wide out side edge by the door folds up and catches your foot every time you get in! After my wife put a set of the husky Matt's in her truck with some time I switched my front Matt's to huskie however the full matt in the rear seat is weather tech covers better then the huskie and hasn't folded up on me! My vote huskie up front full weather tech in back seat 😎👍
I had the weathertech , they are nice , but they scratch to easy. And no matter how much I armarol them they shine nice but the scratches still show. I got a nice set of catch all which is a carpet and they look better. Good video
I have NEVER come across a weathertech mat I’ve liked. They always slip and slide, get bent out of shape after sitting in a hot vehicle in a few months, and allow a bunch of grit past and onto the carpet. I have Husky liners in my Tundra, and the only time the mats move is when I take them out to clean. I’ll admit, the Weathertechs looks better, but I need a floor mat to be a floor mat.
Ive had both Weathertech and Husky mats, and in my opinion, the Husky mats are so much more functional and have a better lifespan than weathertech. Almost all the Wethertech mats I have seen will peel and sag on the edges, while the rubber texture of the husky has so far held up after 1 1/2 years of ownership. I dont know, but to me, it seems Husky has the better product, and thats why I will continue to use them in my truck.
I have a set of Maxliner carpets, they do not lock well on the floor of the car and the one on the passenger side deformed in a curious way and I do not know why
I have the weathertechs in my '14 f250. They do the job, but the fitment on the front passenger side sucks. Have seen other people complain of the same problem.
What type of Husky mats is this? I just bought a set of Husky Weather Beaters for my Forester and I cannot believe how "slick" they are. Boxes, coolers, baking pans, etc, there is literally no speed slow enough in which you can take a turn and they won't go sliding everywhere. I find this to be an obvious and striking flaw. Driving me nuts!
Returned the Husky did not fit, large gaps on outside rim, small gaps on tunnel side and rear. I did like their design and finish but the gap on the outside was just too much and it was like a triangle, 1.5 inches toward center, and about two inches long, just before dead pedal. Aries does not make one for my vehicle. Tried Smartliner, outside fit was almost over three quarters of an inch for driver side, passenger to get it connected to retainer cause a bulge in the middle. Now, waiting for the dreaded Weathertech which is not my ideal mat, but better to have it than destroy the carpet with winter coming. But if you can get a husky that fits....go for it.
I have used weather tech for years and I like them. They do definitely get slippery though and you have to be careful. I would mind trying a husky though
Have Weathertech in my car and agree that they need to really be locked in, which they do. VERY easy to clean. My '18 RAM Rebel came with factory mats F&R that are VERY good.
Jeff, you are getting them clear. It’s the surface changes that make them look not black anymore. I use tire black after I wash mine. It lasts longer and is not as slippery as Armor All.
Weathertech are terrible in trucks that have non-carpeted floors.. My F250 came with them, I had to replace them with the Huskey in order to keep them from sliding all over the place.
Just got the huskies In my work truck and I’m very happy with them so far. First we tried “rough country” but those got returned the same day due to poor fit.
One you missed is Rugged Ridge. I bought WeatherTechs off Amazon for my 07 F-350 and I didn't like them at all. The front mats weren't super horrible, but they didn't fit nearly as well as they should for the price. The rear mat was completely worthless. It was way too small for the space and slid around so much it would be a serious safety hazard for anyone getting in or out of the truck. I sent them back and ordered the Rugged Ridge mats. They fit much better and will contain a lot more mess than the WeatherTech. They have a deep tread that looks almost like a mud tire, so they just look like something that should be in a truck. I also have the Husky center hump mat. It's pretty flimsy, but does a good job of completely covering the hump and I think they're the only one who makes a mat for the hump.
I've been a Huskey fan for quite some time now. They have performed great, however I find over a good period of time, the drivers side starts to have problems staying fastened to the factory snaps. I bought mine due to price, compared to the WT. I even sold my F150 ones on Craigslist and made some money back on them.
I have the husky in my pickup and wife has weathertech in her 4runner. They both do good but the fit of the weathetech in her Toyota isn't as good. Our property has lots of sand. They both do good and better than factory or auto parts store mats at protecting the carpet underneath.
I have weather tech in my truck, but folks are right they don't do any sales or discounts at least I have never found any sales. Thanks for sharing JD great video.
I usually buy Weather Tech mats but decided to try something different when I bought my Ram in 2014. I bought the Aries mats at that time for the look. They look great new but they do not hold up over time. At the base of the accelerator pedal the top layer as well as the foam center has worn completely away and you see the bottom layer. It is only a matter of time till I am through it completely. They also do not clean up well. They seem to discolor easier than the others, (I have had Husky mats as well). I feel the 3 year warranty is that long for a reason. My last truck I had for 11 years had Wether Techmats, still looked great when I sold it. I will be getting a set of Weather Tech mats soon for my Ram and getting rid of the Aries.
Do you have vinyl floors? WeatherTech - SORRY, We don’t recommend. . . Aries - SORRY, we don’t recommend . . . Husky - SURE THING. You can use these in carpeted AND vinyl interiors. What truck do you drive? Win for HUSKY!!!!!!!!
Hey JD can you do another video on everything tires? I know you got new ones a couple years ago, would lie to get an update. There’s a big debate of people putting on LT tires and I wondered if you considered that.
I am partial to the weathertech. I bought front and back for my 2016 f150 and when i traded to the 250, since ford interiors are the same, they fit the 250 perfect. Wife drives a 2019 explorer and we put weathertechs in it, and they fit without a hitch. We are sold on weathertech.
I really like the way you talk with your hands, it's easier to follow and know what you're talking about as you literally point them out!
Best way to clean the Husky liners is to use a spray cleaner called "Kaboom". Typically used for cleaning bathrooms. Can be purchased almost anywhere bathroom cleaners are sold. Spray on, let it sit for a minute or so, run a brush over it & hose it off. makes it clean as new even on winter salt.
Love the Husky mats in my Ram. They do a great job keeping the carpet clean and do follow the contours of the floor well. I really like the grip and non slippery surface as well. I had a set of weather techs in a company work truck. I didn’t care for how slippery they were.
I have the Weather Techs in our Grand Cherokee. They fit perfectly and look great!
I agree with what you said about the Husky liners. They are not pretty and a pain to clean but over 7 years in 2 trucks they have worked great!
I went with the Husky mats in my 2016 F-350 and am totally satisfied with their performance. Living in Michigan I have to deal with snow and ice and feel much more confident with the grip of the Husky mats. As a side note they behind their product, I had one mat crack, called them and they sent a replacement right out.
The talking hand puppet at the beginning is the best part of the video. 😂
I’m a heavy equipment diesel mechanic and have been lookin into gettin a liner for my Silverado. I’ve been watching these type of review videos cause they really help. I prefer these type of videos over reviews on the internet or TH-cam comments from people that want a liner cause they don’t want to get a little water on their carpet from the rain on their driveway or during the walk back from the grocery store to their car. So far in leaning towards Husky.
I love my weather tech for my CRV. But the black shows dirt but all I do wash them at the car wash and polish them.
I've got Husky in both my trucks and my wife's car. I had a weather tech and in less than 2yrs the sides rolled up where you get in and out of the truck. I called weather tech and would do nothing about it. So husky all the way for me.
Same deal! I run huskie in front seat I still like and use the full weather tech in the back seat though covers better then the huskie
Same here. The heat curled mine. Thats what happens when its like 80% plastic. They wouldn’t work with me on getting a replacement so I left it in the sun upside down to get some of the curl out and sold them and went with the superior product by Husky.
Its all about warranty and Weathertech failed...
Exactly why I'm move away from Weathertech. The rear seat liner curled so bad I pulled it out and chunked in the garbage. Too much plastic
Diddo, I have bought three of them and it happened to all three. Not enough rubber.
They don’t have high edge in the rear end. Not good at all for restaurant deliveries with 50-70 in and out daily. It does not have time to dry out. Cost me a$1000 job for redoing the wire because water got on the floor carpet and froze. It corroded all the wires around. Then, I had the weathertech. Today I discovered the Tuxmat. It’s deep all around.
Weathertech mats for me would be $198 w/ shipping. The husky $ 120 w/ shipping. Getting the Husky mats!
I'm honestly not sure why they even put carpet in trucks these days. Why not just put this 'weather tech' or the Husky liner material or any material really, make it removable, and then on top of that you can have floor mats with carpet on them that are also removable. So if you want 'nice' in your truck you can throw your carpet floor mats in there, and if they get dirty you just remove them and clean them easily. That just makes more sense in my mind.
Sounds dampening
Carpet no matter where it's at is one of the most disgusting inventions ever made. Just gross.
Have had many sets of Husky and one of Weathertek. Prefer the Husky. Although I prefer the harder plastic line of Husky. Recently bought a full set with cargo area mat of 3D Maxpider which is similar construction as the Aries. The texture looks like carbon fiber and looks awsome. Half the price of Weathertek and Husky and the fit is just as good. Like the previous commenter, diluted Simple Green in a spray bottle is the way to clean em'.
I have been involved in automotive retail for nearly 20 years. I have never even heard of the Aries. I prefer the Weathertech.
I bought got the Weather Tech mats for my dad to go in his 2005 Dodge Ram 3500 SRW. Black mats for black interior. They were really slick at first which left me a little worried because of the thought of feet slipping on the mats while using the pedals. But after a few weeks to a month I guess they wore in or something and the traction has been fine ever since. (edited for spelling, autocorrect sucks)
Thank you for this comprehensive review!
I've used WeatherTech for years. I don't use my truck for work. It's a "Gentleman's" truck. I like the WeatherTech color combinations. I have a 2023 Ford King Ranch model on order. I will pick out a color when it comes in.
2016 f150 - I hate the weathertech liners because contrary to what he was saying they do not clean up and stay black. Also the edges have curled for my rear mat and the driver side does not fit snugly to anything it just slips around loosely on the floor even with the locking tabs clipped. I have tried scrubbing with lots of soap and they stay looking a dingy brown once dry. I have tried heat and pressure and opposing curls etc to make the edges of the rear mat stay down and nothing works. I have since thrown them away and purchased a set of the OEM rubber floor mats and they have performed far better in every aspect
Husky mats for the 150, my fit great.
I recently purchased the weather tech for my Nissan armada. They fit so perfectly and covers my floor. Especially prevents dog hair from getting all over my carpet. I don’t need mats for hardwork. I mainly need durable mats just to make dog hair removal easier. Coming from a woman who isn’t very knowledgeable about car accessories and maintenance I’ll go with the weather tech plus they’re more attractive 🙂
Yesss! This is exactly what I wanted to see before I buy mine!
I just ordered the husky floor liners but I've used WeatherTech before, when I clean them I have a brush for the wheels on my car and a simple green spray bottle & the garden hose 1)blasted out with the garden hose 2)spray it with simple green 3)scrub it with the brush 4)rinse it off & (if u have) then 5) I use my blower for the yard to dry it off & 10 minutes later your floor mats look brand new 👍🏻👍🏻 just a cleaning tip that's cheap easy & makes the car look really good inside 👌
I used WeatherTech in my 2009 Ram 1500 Crew Cab, and they were awesome. Traded that truck, and transferred the WeatherTech mats into the 2010 Ram 1500 that we had. However, I put a set of WeatherTech in a 2013 BMW 328i, and they were not a good fit.
What Husky liners are those because I just ordered some and they are thin shiny slick flimsy plastic and I'm probably going to return them.
I use a product called sc-1 by maxima fantastic at keeping rubber and plastic clean , and looking new. I actually purchased to clean the plastic on my ATV and now use for almost anything rubber or plastic
I found the Husky front pair for my 2017 F150 on Amazon for $58. Couldn't pass it up. They fit very well and do not slip one bit. The nubs hold then in place and they also have the locking tabs. I spray them off at the car wash and they look like new. We have Weathertech in my wife's Expedition, and while they are a good mat, they get slick easily and they tend to crawl around some. I prefer the Husky, especially for almost $100 less than the Weathertech.
Hmmm, what type of Husky? The Husky liners I got for my F-150 are basically a rigid plastic. Not rubber at all. Slick as heck. In fact my Husky liners are made out of material that looks just like the WeatherTech liners in your video.
We have Weathertechs in my 1500 Ram and the wife's Toyota Avalon. Good mats but here in the PNW, a bit slippery in the rainy weather.
Have you tried the new weathertech, they come with full reverse side nibbs now. worth checking out.
Been buying weathetech for over 11years. They always fit perfectly and never an issue
Don't forget about smartliner.
I work in an auto shop and weather tech is most popular. But for some reason the edges curl up. Sometimes it's so bad they make it difficult to get in and out of the vehicle, trucks mostly.
I've had the Husky's set in my 05 Canyon crewcab since about 2011. Went with them because they were free. Lol. Guy couple houses up had the same truck, but got rid of it, and had the mats left over. He gave em to me one day. They truly have been great for me. My carpet is pretty shot anyways, but these mats have held up incredibly and have done their job very well. Fit well, too. Definitely recommend. 💯👍
Great video. I actually switched from Weathertech to Husky after watching one of your earlier videos. Powerwashing my Husky liners gets them looking like new again with no scrubbing. Weathertech never got completely clean no matter what method I used. I also like that my feet don’t slide on Husky, no matter the weather. With Weathertech, I had to be sure to hold on firmly when getting in or out of my truck in cold or snowy weather, or else I risked looking like a guy slipping on a cartoon banana peel. So, I prefer Husky. Never heard of the third brand discussed here.
Nice take
I chose WeatherTech for my F250 because they sell a 1 piece front and Husky did not. I’ve never had any slipping issues, but they definitely don’t come super clean. Fit was perfect front and rear and had provided great protection for the interior which was my main focus when buying.
Honestly my dad had husky mats in his jeep my mom has weather tech mats in her range rover I just bought weather tech mats for my ram 2500 mega cab you can’t go wrong with either it’s all personal preference. Jesus bless y’all.
Thank you I have been wondering on what weather mat was the best.
I've had both weathertech and husky and husky wins hands down for me. I don't really care about cosmetics, they're floor mats. The weathertechs were slippery, and I noticed after a while on mine, the material started to break down and started feeling sticky. Not just the surface, the coating was actually starting to deteriorate and you could feel the stickiness on your fingers if you touched them. The Huskies are a nice soft rubber that is much safer IMO. Your foot won't slip around at all, and it's comfortable on the foot for long drives. My current huskies are 6 years old and despite looking a little dirty, are the same as when I bought them and will last the life of the vehicle.
Anyone know if that's a Husky X-act Contour or Husky WeatherBeater?
They're made of different materials, one's softer and rubbery, the other harder and more rigid; they look, feel and clean differently.
I had a set of Weathertech in a Nissan Leaf. I kept them when I returned the car off lease and recently sold them to a co-worker. I have a 2003 Ram 2500 standard cab Tradesman and it has the factory rubber floor mat. You can and will wear these out over time, so I wanted the floor tray to protect it. Weathertech says to not use theirs over the rubber mat. I ended up buying the Husky, but realized that those spikes on the back would do serious damage to the OEM floor mat, so I sat down and carefully cut off every one of them. The mats move around, but not much.
whats with the slipping? are people walking on these mats?
lol no, but when you're driving and your feet are resting on the mats, or when you shift your weight etc. the weather tech is pretty slick feeling. My heels want to slide around. Not a deal breaker for me. Might be for some.
Have WTs in my Land Cruiser and Husky’s in the Power Wagon. I like the Husky’s by a fair amount more and they are less expensive. (Not by much IIRC) Probably due to not having a overblown marketing department.
You couldn't wrestle my Husky's from me. I wouldn't give them up for ANY other mat!
Just got a set of Husky and they are made more like the weather tech now. Same type material on both, just got the front and rear for the same price as front only weathertech
I just ordered the Weather Tech for my brand new Equinox Redline. Front, Second Row and Cargo. Very excited they will be here next week.
pisses me off that weathertech NEVER EVER gives any deals or discounts EVER
mobgma They don’t need to as the product sells itself. Supply and demand always outweigh sales or discounts.
LMAO! You are pissed off that they never play games with pricing? Wow.
@@onemanshow4116 purposely buy other brands other than weathertech. always will. 6 sets and counting.
mobgma : ok. Good job? Do you want a cookie? I don’t care.
@@onemanshow4116 you commented on my comment so dont bs me. you care lol
I have weathertech in both of my rams with no regrets.
I had Weathertech floor mats in my 2005 Chevy 1500 and right from the git-go the edges of the mats decided to curl up and away from the contours/shape of the floor. It wasn't so much a function issue as it was an appearance issue. Their 'laser fit' claim sure took a major hit on that aspect of their claim-to-fame, right? The redeeming quality of Weathertech is that they can match colors of vehicle interiors, more or less, giving the consumers options. I got rid of the truck ultimately but one possible resolution for the curling edges is to use screws to mount the mat edges into the sides of the floor pan of the vehicle. But, that's obviously a personal choice! Seeing other comments about Weathertech's intransigent attitude towards their customers leads me away from buying their products.
I bedline my weathertech floor mats. Completely solved the slipping issue
You cut a bedline, and put it under the matsm
I have the husky liners in my 18 Nissan Maxima and I am so happy I purchased these. They fit my car perfectly.
Weather Tech seems like they would be very slippery. Especially jumping in and out of my truck up here in the Pacific Northwest. I think I might prefer the texture of the Husky
There is a new 'floorliner hp' version of weathertech that is made from a more grippy rubber type material
You have a good point about the weather tech mats looking better in GM trucks, they seem just a little bit off in almost everything except for my dads 2016 Silverado, best looking mats and super durable in the chevy trucks
Weather Tech in my Suburban Husky in my Super Duty.
Husky by an inch.
What about the smell? Off-gassing?
This is pretty much my biggest concern and I cannot find any reviews on smell.
Don’t wanna spend any money on mats/liners if I get a headache when using them.
I put some Weathertech mats in my Mustang GT because I liked them so much in the pickups.
I've got Weathertechs in my 2006 Tundra. They fit perfectly and have performed very well. They are a bit hard and slick, and, after 170,000 miles are looking VERY worn. I can't really hold the wear against them and I'm very happy with their performance over the years.
The Weathertechs in my 2009 Rav 4 have never fit well (it has a tray-type floorboard and perhaps that is why), so I'm not very happy with them.
I went to the Husky x-Act in my 2019 F350 because the reviews said they fit that model of truck better than the Weathertechs. They do fit perfect, are easy on the feet on long trips (soft), and non-slip. Mine look great now, but I only have 5,000 miles on them.
I recommend checking the reviews for your vehicle and buy the one that seems to fit best in that particular truck/car/etc.
Tried em all, more than once. Still always go back to the Weathertechs. Actually I use the Weathertechs with some cheap $10 carpet mats (rug taped) on top of them with my newest F150. Best of both worlds. Mats to protect my mats. But really, just like my feet on carpet and toss them out at the end of every winter ($10 ebay Mats).
I haven't used the aries but I ran weather tech for along time they look nice new but over time that wide out side edge by the door folds up and catches your foot every time you get in! After my wife put a set of the husky Matt's in her truck with some time I switched my front Matt's to huskie however the full matt in the rear seat is weather tech covers better then the huskie and hasn't folded up on me! My vote huskie up front full weather tech in back seat 😎👍
I had the weathertech , they are nice , but they scratch to easy. And no matter how much I armarol them they shine nice but the scratches still show. I got a nice set of catch all which is a carpet and they look better. Good video
Where are the links for the two following segments?
I have NEVER come across a weathertech mat I’ve liked. They always slip and slide, get bent out of shape after sitting in a hot vehicle in a few months, and allow a bunch of grit past and onto the carpet.
I have Husky liners in my Tundra, and the only time the mats move is when I take them out to clean. I’ll admit, the Weathertechs looks better, but I need a floor mat to be a floor mat.
Will 2019 altima weathered mats also fit a 2017 maxima?
Ive had both Weathertech and Husky mats, and in my opinion, the Husky mats are so much more functional and have a better lifespan than weathertech. Almost all the Wethertech mats I have seen will peel and sag on the edges, while the rubber texture of the husky has so far held up after 1 1/2 years of ownership. I dont know, but to me, it seems Husky has the better product, and thats why I will continue to use them in my truck.
I have a set of Maxliner carpets, they do not lock well on the floor of the car and the one on the passenger side deformed in a curious way and I do not know why
I have the weathertechs in my '14 f250. They do the job, but the fitment on the front passenger side sucks. Have seen other people complain of the same problem.
What type of Husky mats is this? I just bought a set of Husky Weather Beaters for my Forester and I cannot believe how "slick" they are. Boxes, coolers, baking pans, etc, there is literally no speed slow enough in which you can take a turn and they won't go sliding everywhere. I find this to be an obvious and striking flaw. Driving me nuts!
From looking at the 3 it looks like WeatherTech look to be the all round best
Returned the Husky did not fit, large gaps on outside rim, small gaps on tunnel side and rear. I did like their design and finish but the gap on the outside was just too much and it was like a triangle, 1.5 inches toward center, and about two inches long, just before dead pedal.
Aries does not make one for my vehicle.
Tried Smartliner, outside fit was almost over three quarters of an inch for driver side, passenger to get it connected to retainer cause a bulge in the middle.
Now, waiting for the dreaded Weathertech which is not my ideal mat, but better to have it than destroy the carpet with winter coming.
But if you can get a husky that fits....go for it.
I have used weather tech for years and I like them. They do definitely get slippery though and you have to be careful.
I would mind trying a husky though
Have Weathertech in my car and agree that they need to really be locked in, which they do. VERY easy to clean. My '18 RAM Rebel came with factory mats F&R that are VERY good.
Can you show cleaning these mats as well ? I have the black weather tech and I cannot get them clean .
Jeff, you are getting them clear. It’s the surface changes that make them look not black anymore. I use tire black after I wash mine. It lasts longer and is not as slippery as Armor All.
Weathertech are terrible in trucks that have non-carpeted floors.. My F250 came with them, I had to replace them with the Huskey in order to keep them from sliding all over the place.
I have both, and husky is by far the best. Weathertec always rolls up where you get in and out of vehicle.
Just got the huskies In my work truck and I’m very happy with them so far. First we tried “rough country” but those got returned the same day due to poor fit.
One you missed is Rugged Ridge. I bought WeatherTechs off Amazon for my 07 F-350 and I didn't like them at all. The front mats weren't super horrible, but they didn't fit nearly as well as they should for the price. The rear mat was completely worthless. It was way too small for the space and slid around so much it would be a serious safety hazard for anyone getting in or out of the truck. I sent them back and ordered the Rugged Ridge mats. They fit much better and will contain a lot more mess than the WeatherTech. They have a deep tread that looks almost like a mud tire, so they just look like something that should be in a truck.
I also have the Husky center hump mat. It's pretty flimsy, but does a good job of completely covering the hump and I think they're the only one who makes a mat for the hump.
I've been a Huskey fan for quite some time now. They have performed great, however I find over a good period of time, the drivers side starts to have problems staying fastened to the factory snaps. I bought mine due to price, compared to the WT. I even sold my F150 ones on Craigslist and made some money back on them.
I don't recommend husky if you have vinyl floors, they all come with nibs underneath them that'll damage vinyl.
in my vehicle the weathertech wasn't a tight fit and my foot on gas pedal got caught .Also time to ship was about a month and a half.
I’ve had Weathertech in several trucks. Last two trucks I got the Ford all-weather mat option, which I have liked far better than the Weathertech.
Best way to clean floor mats is a pressure washer. Hands down, never had an issue of any kind.
Great video! What floor mat do you recommend for trucks with rubber flooring? Thanks Ryan
It took you 3 videos to decide?
I have the husky in my pickup and wife has weathertech in her 4runner. They both do good but the fit of the weathetech in her Toyota isn't as good. Our property has lots of sand. They both do good and better than factory or auto parts store mats at protecting the carpet underneath.
I ordered the black Husky mats for mr Ram truck they look great!
I couldn't find a Part 2 of this video in his long list of videos. Does a Part 2 video exist? If so, did anyone find the link for it?
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I would be interested in what you use to clean the Weather Tech mats.
I have weather tech in my truck, but folks are right they don't do any sales or discounts at least I have never found any sales. Thanks for sharing JD great video.
Weather tech is th bomb
TUXMAT FTW
the additional coverage and clean look, we love them in our F-350
Husky mats in the Ram. Have Ares in the car. Used to have Weather tech, never more. The Huskys are the best truck mats I have ever had.
I usually buy Weather Tech mats but decided to try something different when I bought my Ram in 2014. I bought the Aries mats at that time for the look. They look great new but they do not hold up over time. At the base of the accelerator pedal the top layer as well as the foam center has worn completely away and you see the bottom layer. It is only a matter of time till I am through it completely. They also do not clean up well. They seem to discolor easier than the others, (I have had Husky mats as well). I feel the 3 year warranty is that long for a reason. My last truck I had for 11 years had Wether Techmats, still looked great when I sold it. I will be getting a set of Weather Tech mats soon for my Ram and getting rid of the Aries.
I had a set of WeatherTech and would slip on them any time it was wet. The Husky set didn’t do that. The Husky fits well
I'm going to try the husky 🤔
Do you have vinyl floors?
WeatherTech - SORRY, We don’t recommend. . .
Aries - SORRY, we don’t recommend . . .
Husky - SURE THING. You can use these in carpeted AND vinyl interiors. What truck do you drive?
Win for HUSKY!!!!!!!!
I just use the OEM mats that came with my Ford. They do a good job and I have more money to spend somewhere else.
Stephen Cooper 🤣 good one lol
Don’t knock em if you can’t afford them
So.... why are you here?
@@kellynwagoner7542 why am I where 🤔?
Watching a video about floor liners if you're so satisfied with the one you have? Lol 😁 just messing with you
I have only used the WeatherTech. I'm looking forward to the reviews because we live in NE Ohio and our winters can be hard.
Hey JD can you do another video on everything tires? I know you got new ones a couple years ago, would lie to get an update. There’s a big debate of people putting on LT tires and I wondered if you considered that.
And dont forget the cup of coffee spilled test. I wounder which one retains the most liquid.
WheatherTech all the way.
I am partial to the weathertech. I bought front and back for my 2016 f150 and when i traded to the 250, since ford interiors are the same, they fit the 250 perfect.
Wife drives a 2019 explorer and we put weathertechs in it, and they fit without a hitch.
We are sold on weathertech.