Mini review: Husky Liners vs Toyota rubber mats

Thought I’d share my experience to help buyers. I just got a lift and ATs so that meant more dirt and mud. Husky was running a promotion so I grabbed their front and rear liners.

I had also been considering the OEM rubber mats but because of the price difference and delay in shipping, I chose Husky. It also seemed like they’d protect better with the lip on the outside edge to keep anything getting in between the liner and the door sill.



THE GOOD:

They definitely protected against mud. I had nothing but confidence jumping in and out of the truck.

They also are giving me a full refund, so that’s good, too . (See below)



THE BAD:
1 - they’re very hard. I assume this means they’d last long, but it’s not comfy for extended times driving. The rubber mats from Toyota do not have this problem. They’re nice and soft for what they are

2 - they’re difficult to get in and out (compared to others, especially without rubbing the sharp nubs against the leather seats and scratching them). I originally intended to swap between my carpet mats and these, but they’re not easy at all to do. If you look in the first pic, I actually couldn’t get the accelerator out from underneath the liner for a while .

3 - Quality control. Saved this for last because it’s possible these were just a bad set, but two big things - First, the driver side didn’t fit into the security clasps on the floor. I tried bending, manhandling, praying, but I could never get more than one to lock down at a time. They didn’t seem like they’d move much, but I could hear the plastic clasps creaking when my feet were on the mat and it sounds like prolonged use would result in one or both of them breaking. After one outing I decided it wasn’t worth the risk.

Also, on both sides, they didn’t quite match the curve of the vehicle so they stuck up in places. You can see this on the driver side console edge and especially the passenger side outer edge. My wife hated how it poked up on her side. Not worth the expense.



OEM mats:



Already mentioned they’re pretty comfy and I’d choose them on just this alone. They also look so much better with the 4Runner logo! Lastly, they also have a small lip to protect between the mat and door sill. So Husky isn’t the only one with that lip (I thought they were).

The only thing negative I’d say is that they don’t cover quite as well in the back. The Husky’s made it feel like no matter who got in the back of my car I wouldn’t have to worry, but these Toyota’s don’t have as much coverage. Still, better than just carpet and they have a big Toyota logo in the middle.

Hope this is helpful for anyone considering new mats!

 

I have the Husky Liners in the front and rear of my 2015 T4R. Also had them in my 2015 Tundra. No issues with clasps or form fitment. The only con that I can bring up is the minor slipperiness or slickness as I would call it with certain types of soles on shoes or boots. Not a major problem but I know I don’t have the same problem with carpeted floor mats. Do not use Amor All as it would be super slippery. Water from rain or from the ground can cause a problem while getting in and out of your rig too. Be careful.

 

I wanted to get Husky's but ended up going with Maxpiders (got them on sale at Costco a few weeks ago). Buying Husky's in Canada were out of my price range.

 

I can report I had none of the above issues. Didn’t know there was a comfort factor to floor mats....

Mine are used and abused with no issues (4years strong). After one hot day with the mats in place they lay down just fine. Sorry you had issues but seems like some possible user error and impatience were at play??

 

You're implying that I don't know how to use floor mats... sure let's go with that.

 

I did laugh at the fact you say they were hard to “get in and out”. I’m merely stating that your findings are atypical. A manufacturing error is always possible. Glad you found a nice set that you like.

 

Fair enough I can see why you'd say that lol

I'm going to assume this was an uncommon defect that kept them from locking in correctly, but I can tell you regardless they are more difficult to get in and out than my original carpet mats or the rubber ones. A big reason for this is attempting to do it without rubbing the sharp nubs on the bottom along the leather on the seats and scratching them. Prob should have mentioned that part.

 

Those nubs are sharp. A person does have to be careful about that and move the seat all the way back when placing the Huskys.

 

Thanks for the comparison review!!!

 

Does Husky offer more than one style for 5th gen 4Rs? As in, a softer, more rubbery, for lack of a better term, version, besides the ones reviewed by the OP?

 

Not to my knowledge

 

I have the Husky liners front, rear and cargo area. By far the best mats I have owned. Mine do not suffer from the edge curling up. Material seems similar to a pair of Weathertech liners I have in another vehicle, but I prefer the Husky as the dead pedal is completely covered in the 4Runner.