Husky Floor Liners vs. WeatherTech

[Ted Kramer]

Been a weathertech buyer for about 10 years. Recently, I heard that Husky Liners, while being less costly, were much better in terms of fit and quality. Curious if anyone here has any experience with these. TIA.

 

[16plati]

Been a weathertech buyer for about 10 years. Recently, I heard that Husky Liners, while being less costly, were much better in terms of fit and quality. Curious if anyone here has any experience with these. TIA.

Here’s almost 200 pages to read up on

https://www.expeditionforum.com/threads/all-weather-floor-mat-options.34704/

https://www.expeditionforum.com/threads/weathertech-floor-mats.40607/

 

[Jace]

Been a weathertech buyer for about 10 years. Recently, I heard that Husky Liners, while being less costly, were much better in terms of fit and quality. Curious if anyone here has any experience with these. TIA.

I read the threads on this forum a few times and couldn't quite make up my mind for the longest time. I hadn't seen anyone with the 2nd and 3rd row Husky Xacts, so I took the plunge and they should be here Monday sometime. I haven't had any personal experiences with the weathertechs, just from what I have seen and felt in a few different vehicles. I'm looking for something more rubbery and less plastic-y, so I'm crossing my fingers.

Also I was torn on the 1 piece 2nd/3rd row weathertech vs the 2 piece husky. I can see benefits on both sides and I'm really curious how well the husky liners match up together.

 

[16plati]

I read the threads on this forum a few times and couldn't quite make up my mind for the longest time. I hadn't seen anyone with the 2nd and 3rd row Husky Xacts, so I took the plunge and they should be here Monday sometime. I haven't had any personal experiences with the weathertechs, just from what I have seen and felt in a few different vehicles. I'm looking for something more rubbery and less plastic-y, so I'm crossing my fingers.

Also I was torn on the 1 piece 2nd/3rd row weathertech vs the 2 piece husky. I can see benefits on both sides and I'm really curious how well the husky liners match up together.

I have the two piece 2nd 3rd row in my 2016 platinum el and the one piece 2nd 3rd in my wife’s 2016 limited. Wish I had the one piece in both

 

[Jace]

I have the two piece 2nd 3rd row in my 2016 platinum el and the one piece 2nd 3rd in my wife’s 2016 limited. Wish I had the one piece in both

Ha figures. What brand are you running in both?

 

[16plati]

Ha figures. What brand are you running in both?

Weathertech

 

[Jace]

Weathertech

Gracias

 

[Ted Kramer]

I have the two piece 2nd 3rd row in my 2016 platinum el and the one piece 2nd 3rd in my wife’s 2016 limited. Wish I had the one piece in both

The only problem I see with the one piece weathertech vs the two piece Husky is that the guys at the car wash pull out the mats and wash them when I go. The one piece will be a PITA for them to pull out and clean. Husky’s are way more $$ but think I’m going to try these. Had weathertechs in last 5 cars. Wife’s truck also.


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[16plati]

The only problem I see with the one piece weathertech vs the two piece Husky is that the guys at the car wash pull out the mats and wash them when I go. The one piece will be a PITA for them to pull out and clean. Husky’s are way more $$ but think I’m going to try these. Had weathertechs in last 5 cars. Wife’s truck also.


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All you gotta do is fold the second row up and forward. Come right out

 

[Ted Kramer]

All you gotta do is fold the second row up and forward. Come right out

That’s assuming the guy can figure it out.


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[Barry Smith]

I have the Husky's and like that they are more pliable than the Weathertech's I have the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and back are mats.

 

[Savannah Dan]

I had Weathertechs in my 2002 F350 crew cab. Fit, finish, and wear were great.
I bought Husky for my 2017 Expedition. Fit and finish were just as good as the Weathertechs. Wear looks like it will be just as good.

The 2-piece 2/3 row seat section will go in easier and align better if you take them out of the box and let them sit flat in the sun for a while.

 

[Jace]

1st Row Husky X-Act Fit

Just installed them all. First impressions are good, but I don't want to pass any judgement till they heat up some and lay a little more flat. it was 30F outside this morning, so they were a bit chilly and rigid.

 

[Jace]

2nd Row Husky X-Act Fit

 

[Jace]

3rd Row Husky X-Act Fit & 2nd/3rd row overlap

Which way looks correct? 3rd over 2nd or 2nd over 3rd?

 

[TheClassic]

Looking at getting some of these. The Husky X-Act look nice but are much more expensive now then WeatherTech. ($336 vs $260 for a Max). What makes Husky $70 better? Are WeatherTech comparable quality to Husky X-Act or are they more like the Husky Weatherbeater.

Also WeatherTech asks whether I have bench or bucket 2nd row, while Husky doesn't. It looks like Husky is only set up for bucket seats.

 

[MonkeyBrains]

The husky is set up for bench seats with the intent that you can stuff that center piece under the bench or trim it off if it doesn’t fit for you.

I’ve had both husky and weathertech in various trucks/ vehicles. Very much comparable when looking at the Xacts and the Weathertech mats. I have the Ford all weather mats that came with my Expy and a Husky Xact for the third row since Ford does not (or did not at the time) have mats for the third row.

Actually the weatherbeaters are closer to the weathertech mats. The Xacts are a bit softer.

 

[Going_Going_Gone]

Living in the desert where it doesn't snow and rarely rains; I only wanted a cargo liner to protect the carpet behind the third-row in our Max. So, being frugal, I tried Husky. It did not fit properly and I returned it--apparently the mat was a tad too long, because the upraised rear lip would stop the lift gate from latching and it would open back up. To get it to latch, I would have to shove the mat against the seat back in order to provide clearance for the lift gate. I then bought a WeatherTech and it fits like a glove. Never had another issue with the lift gate not closing.

 

[Jace]

Living in the desert where it doesn't snow and rarely rains; I only wanted a cargo liner to protect the carpet behind the third-row in our Max. So, being frugal, I tried Husky. It did not fit properly and I returned it--apparently the mat was a tad too long, because the upraised rear lip would stop the lift gate from latching and it would open back up. To get it to latch, I would have to shove the mat against the seat back in order to provide clearance for the lift gate. I then bought a WeatherTech and it fits like a glove. Never had another issue with the lift gate not closing.

I've had a similar problem with mine as well, but have got it to stay for the most part. Did your latches on the sides not line up with the cutouts very well either?

Also, did yours have the rubber spikes on the bottom or was it pretty smooth? My Xacts in the front fit great and have the spikes, but the cargo weather beater (chat told me they don't make cargo in Xact) doesn't.

 

[Going_Going_Gone]

I don't recall any "spikes" on the underside, and given that these mats are molded into shallow "bowls," the problem as I saw it was that the lip that fit against the 3rd-row seat back just wasn't molded upright enough. I also didn't think that the side contours were the best fit, but i could have lived with that. I saved the box so I was able to return it to the vendor with no problem. Although they didn't come right out and say so, I got the impression that I was not the first to have a complaint about the fit of my Husky cargo mat.