Crappy factory rubber floor mats

[skategoat]

I bought the Toyota winter mats for my 4th gen and I can't believe how thin and crappy they are. The design doesn't hold any appreciable amout of water and they do not cover the whole carpet area. Furthermore, because they are light, they slide around when placed on top of Husky floor liners.

I'm going with the WeatherTechs. They don't fit perfectly but they are very heavy duty and won't slide.

 

[<<<<]

I bought mine just for wet season @ Wall Mart ($24 for all 4). Well, they fit so well and hold water great that I just keep em in truck year round. If I would do it again I'd get them in black, but same brand. Black wont show scuff marks.

 

[jharris2]

I bought the Toyota winter mats for my 4th gen and I can't believe how thin and crappy they are. The design doesn't hold any appreciable amout of water and they do not cover the whole carpet area. Furthermore, because they are light, they slide around when placed on top of Husky floor liners.

I'm going with the WeatherTechs. They don't fit perfectly but they are very heavy duty and won't slide.

My experience is that Husky Liners are slippery to begin with. But if you use them, there's really no need for the mats.

 

[Luxury]

Bummer, mine arrive this weekend. At least I'm getting a really good deal. You're the first I can remember saying much negative about them. My second choice would be the grey ones at Costco. They are something like $18 (or it could have been even less, I can't remember) for all 4.

 

[tkr128]

Since the only bad weather we get over here is just the occasional rain, my factory rubber mats have worked wonderfully. I don't think they were meant to be put on top of other mats, as mine specifically state not to and mine don't slip.

I'm sorry to hear that you're not happy with them. Other than a slight color difference, I'm happy with mine.

 

[Cliff s]

I have the ones from Costco($18), they are made by Kraco. A little modification
with a pair of scissors they fit perfectly.

I had the same mats in my JeepGC and they hold up very well, They grooves are
plenty deep to hold the snow..

Cliff s

 

[jharris2]

You're the first I can remember saying much negative about them.

We put a set in the F150 we had so that the carpet would be better protected. Basically, between the not-quite-perfect fit and the surface being slippery, I just didn't like them. Checked several times to make sure I had the right ones for the truck to eliminate that possibility. Even called Husky Liners to see if there was a known problem or something that I needed to do (like a special cleaner), but instead they decided it was better to ask if I had used Armor All on them. :rolleye2:

The idea is good and they give great protection. It will be interesting to see what you think, and I hope you have a much better experience.

 

[Kmvreter]

Factory mats...

I also got the factory mats as part of the purchase deal. They are shallow but I don't think they will be that bad. We'll see this winter.
The one thing that does concern me is the driver's side mat has a cut out corner for the foot rest. If you put a wet, slushy boot on there the water will drain off and under the mat. Can someone (with a service manual) post how to remove the foot rest itself (I was looking at it but it isn't obvious)? I want to look at redoing the area with some additional rubber, somehow.

 

[skategoat]

I bought Husky floor liners because no matter what kind of rubber floor mat you but, it will allow slush and water on the carpet. However, the floor liners are not that easy to remove. That's why I want rubber mats on top of the liners. If the mats fill up with water, I can remove and drain them. Not so easy with liners, especially the rear seat.

I will applaud the first car maker who clues in and installs multi-piece, snap-out carpets like they have on boats. Line the floor with rubber and then have removable carpets on top. Take the carpets out, clean them, dry them and put them back. Why has this concept eluded car makers for the past 100 years?

 

[mjfrank]

I will applaud the first car maker who clues in and installs multi-piece, snap-out carpets like they have on boats. Line the floor with rubber and then have removable carpets on top. Take the carpets out, clean them, dry them and put them back. Why has this concept eluded car makers for the past 100 years?

Jeep Wrangler. Snap out the carpets, pull the plugs and take a hose to the interior.

Sorry, couldn't resist.

 

[skategoat]

Didn't know that.

Clap, clap, clap.

 

[jharris2]

Jeep Wrangler. Snap out the carpets, pull the plugs and take a hose to the interior.

Sorry, couldn't resist.

Or do like my Dad did with his 1962 Econoline pickup -- take out the carpet anyway -- it was a work truck. When he thought it was too dirty, he hosed it out.

 

[AK602]

i have the costco ones by krako, grat desl under $20.00 for 4 mats but i think they are staining the carpet underneath, may be a little discoloration from when the floor got wet.

Not sure but they fit grat and hold plenty of snow and water.

 

[skategoat]

Next time, I'm going the cheap route. $100 Weathertechs and $150 factory mats are no better than the $20 Pantsavers from Costco/Walmart.

 

[Luxury]

I just posted up pics on page 10 of the thread linked in my sig. It sure seems to me that these were designed to bite into carpet and not other rubber/plastic mats. The pic with my cat shows the "bite" the best.

 

[AsianPersuasion]

I live in NY. 4 Seasons of activities and most of mine are dirty. I have the factory mats to keep my carpeting clean through muddy mountain bike season through slushy snow ski season. Never had a problem. My interior is light grey so it's hard to keep it clean anyway. But the mud and water stay pretty much under control as long as I do a little bit of dusting off before jumping in.
And if you're really scared of a bit of crud, you shouldn't be driving a 4R...or any truck/SUV.

 

[AKrunner]

I can understand wanting a deeper looking floor mat, heck I had 'em on my Subaru, but so far I've been impressed with the "crappy" factory mats. They've held large amounts of snow, mud and dirt, and kept the carpet clean and dry.

I know some of the other mats will hold a gallon or two of water, but seriously, I live in a temperate rainforest and I've never had a gallon or two drain off me in the car.

IMHO, YMMV, TTFN.

 

[RL Lemke]

I am impressed with the Nifty mats. Constant in and out with muddy boots and they really protected the carpets. I wash them at the carwash when I clean the outside. The dry in no time.

 

[hre814]

I love my husky liners, but other have had success with the regular "non-deep" rubber floor mats

AKrunner, where is Alaska do you live? I'm headed there this coming summer (aug-sept) with the USAF. I can't wait to get my 4Runner out there!

 

[AKrunner]

hre14,
I live in Cordova. You heading to Elmendorf or Eilson? You'll have lots of fun stationed wherever you are with your T4R, especially if you like winter driving.