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Are weather techs worth it?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by whitepony04, Apr 17, 2019.

  1. Apr 27, 2019 at 11:34 AM
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    OmahaJeff

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    I got OEM rubber mats with my Taco--very sturdy and don't move at all. I haven't gone through a full winter of snow and salt, but so far so good.

    I have generally had WTs except when the dealer threw in high-quality mats. I will say I did have some WTs for a Fiat 500L that did a good job of keeping crap off the carpet, but were stiff and slid around. That seemed to be an exception.
     
  2. Apr 27, 2019 at 11:48 AM
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    Virginian

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    Had WeatherTechs, too slippery when wet in my opinion. Have Husky X-Act Contour now. I'm happier with these.Jchp2uv0Qr+hTJEFBC+PLg.jpg
     
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  3. Apr 27, 2019 at 12:16 PM
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    Claudiomartinof

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    I have weathertech... no issues with it.. I would buy again. Mud, sand, dirt.... hose it and back to my truck... the floor carpet looks like new after 37k...
     
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  4. Apr 27, 2019 at 12:25 PM
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    TacoRN

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    As someone who has now had both Weathertech and Husky, I prefer Husky mats. The Husky mats are a heavier duty material and feel like they will last a lifetime vs the weathertech. After putting my Husky mats in, I won't use another brand unless something better comes along.
     
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  5. Apr 29, 2019 at 7:54 PM
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    patdeezy

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    Anyone want to buy my set of WTs lol. Located in Socal
     
  6. Apr 29, 2019 at 8:22 PM
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    TheTacoMarine

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    I put WeatherTechs into my grandmas trailblazer about 5 years ago and man they still hold up. The color and durability are still there and best part is they clean with a good ole garden hose.
     
  7. Apr 29, 2019 at 8:36 PM
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    jmauvais

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    I have weather techs and I love them, but only use them when I go out past the pavement. The sound of my feet on them drives me crazy, so I only use them when they are going to get dirty
     
  8. Apr 29, 2019 at 9:25 PM
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    reNeglect

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    I have a set of Husky Liners weatherbeaters, they are great and all but during winter months the slush/water build up spills over the the mats and onto the carpet...
     
  9. Apr 29, 2019 at 9:40 PM
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    Talkingmute

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    I would have bought a pair of WT's because they seemed juicier and I anticipated that would equate to better foot traction with all the rain and snow. However, for some reason they ceased to make the laser fit ones for my truck w/manual. They only have them for the back seat where no one sits. Bought the huskys and once they start to break down I'll rip out the carpet and have the interior rhino lined and be done with it. Lol
     
  10. Apr 29, 2019 at 10:19 PM
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    OEM equivalent seems pretty worth it to me in the Pacific NW. Weather Tech's are probably worth it too.
     
  11. Apr 30, 2019 at 4:05 AM
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    I've been a fan of my weather techs. They were great during hunting season.
     
  12. Apr 30, 2019 at 4:17 AM
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    Wheni first installed them 4 years ago i thought that as well, going from cozy carpet to scratchy plastic. It didnt take long for me to get used to them, and now i dont notice at all. Havent used the huskies, but they look like they have a slightly softer feel.
     
  13. Apr 30, 2019 at 5:42 AM
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    I have both. Weathertech in my MB and previous cars. Husky xact contours in the Taco.

    I prefer the softer materials of the husky contour and would've bought it for my MB if they made a fitment for it.
     
  14. Apr 30, 2019 at 5:51 AM
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    1) Husky Xact
    2a) Weathertech 2b) Husky Weather beaters

    All 3 of these are good liners but the husky Xact has a little bit of a softer rubber that doesn't get slick when wet. Cant go wrong with either, i have the wethertech, but if i had to do it again I'd get the Husky Xact.
     
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    I've had multiple sets of weather tech in our cars but decided to try Husky X -act this time and I love them. They held up perfectly in Western NY winter. I like the softer plastic of the Husky and the lower price too
     
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    I wore a hole through my weather techs where my right foot sat next to the gas pedal. Took about 1 year. Slowly I watched as it wore through each layer.

    The fit on weathertechs also isnt very good. Always weird gaps and stuff.
     
  18. Apr 30, 2019 at 8:02 AM
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    Ccrames2018

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    I've had both Weather Tech and Husky and I can say 100% the Huskys are what I'd buy again. They fit better, are easier to take out without spilling all the dirt on your floorboards, and don't slide around at all.
     
  19. Apr 30, 2019 at 8:04 AM
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    Mofirejeff

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    Had Weather Techs on my 2013 trd or dcsb. When I traded in January, floors still looked brand new. Lots of hunting and fishing equal dirty boots. Have got them on my 2018. Easy choice. Not as high if you figure cost over the life of owning vehicle.
     
  20. Apr 30, 2019 at 8:06 AM
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    If a 2nd Genner can chime in... Huskys are my choice.IMG_2485.jpg
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