[jdot]

Does anyone have any experience with Husky vs Weathertech floor mats? I've never had either one.

I see that Husky has the front and rear mats for the 2017 CRV available now for $161.95, while Weathertech has only the front mats available for $109.95. They look to be quite similar.

 

[Toronto2017CRVTouring]

I am wondering the same and whether the Weathertech front mats are better than the front mats of the set Husky provides because the Weathertech are 68% of the price but you are only getting the front set and not all 4.

 

[Dim Sum]

I ordered the Husky front / rear and cargo liner yesterday over the phone. I've always liked Husky products better than the Weathertech in all of my trucks and they are an all USA company, just like Weathertech.

I'd been talking to one of their engineers and he's kept me up to date regarding when their products would be up for sale. I'll take some pictures when they come in.

 

[Toronto2017CRVTouring]

I ordered the Weathertech front 2 mats (which are all that are available so far from them) for my 2017 CR-V but now am wondering if I should have ordered the Husky. The Weathertech are $109.95 + $18 (to me in Buffalo) for the front 2 mats while Husky is $161.95 for the all 4 mats, ie front and rear, with free shipping but for me there was $6.48 in sales tax. Weathertech's rear 2016 CR-V mats are $69.95 + shipping so the 2017 CR-V matts will likely be the same price. So, the cost for all in for all 4 matts from Weathertech with shipping ends up being about $50 more. I hardly think the Weathertech can be that much better that they are worth that increased price. The only way really to know is to have examined both sets of mats, see the thickness of the rubber and the fit, but who orders both to check that? No one. I think I'll see if I can cancel my Weathertech order.

Here is what the front mats look like from each with Husky on top. The outlines are almost exactly the same but Husky has more ribs which might work better to catch dirt under your feet.

 

[Toronto2017CRVTouring]

I ordered the Husky front / rear and cargo liner yesterday over the phone. I've always liked Husky products better than the Weathertech in all of my trucks and they are an all USA company, just like Weathertech.

Why have you liked them better? Have you bought both and compared the two? If so, what was inferior about the Weathertech?

 

[Silver17V]

From my experience, the Husky Liners always had a bit more coverage. For my 2002 the original Weathertechs provided about the same coverage as todays Honda matts. Which is to say it didn't fully cover under the pedals, etc... I found that they had good coverage and stayed in place with the little spikes on the bottom. My only complaint was the Husky's was a harder plastic than the WT's.

Looking at the picture above, the Husky's look like they're longer and cover more under pedal area again, however it looks like the WT's might have higher sides in a few places.

I'm leaning towards the husky's again just because my experience with them in the past. After 15yrs they kept the carpet under them looking new and the matts were still going strong.

 

[Toronto2017CRVTouring]

From my experience, the Husky Liners always had a bit more coverage. For my 2002 the original Weathertechs provided about the same coverage as todays Honda matts. Which is to say it didn't fully cover under the pedals, etc... I found that they had good coverage and stayed in place with the little spikes on the bottom. My only complaint was the Husky's was a harder plastic than the WT's.

Looking at the picture above, the Husky's look like they're longer and cover more under pedal area again, however it looks like the WT's might have higher sides in a few places.

I'm leaning towards the husky's again just because my experience with them in the past. After 15yrs they kept the carpet under them looking new and the matts were still going strong.

Why is it an issue that the Husky's have harder plastic than the WT's?

 

[Coastie05]

I have the WT's in my Civic and that includes a trunk liner. I absolutely love then and will only buy WT's from now on. They provide full coverage and have done a great job protecting my carpet.

 

[Toronto2017CRVTouring]

I have the WT's in my Civic and that includes a trunk liner. I absolutely love then and will only buy WT's from now on. They provide full coverage and have done a great job protecting my carpet.

Glad you are happy with the WT's. Unfortunately the rear ones are unavailable. I realize it's a moot point with you but some of us are trying to figure out which are better and why. Perhaps Husky's are better. It might be six of one or half-dozen of the other.

I cancelled my order with WT and am buying the Husky's so I can get all 4 for my new 2017 CR-V Touring.

 

[Silver17V]

Why is it an issue that the Husky's have harder plastic than the WT's?

For me, they were a little louder and slick under foot. Not that big of a deal but the softer rubber of the WT's just felt like a better quality while placing your foot on them. It's honestly a minor gripe as the Husky mats did last 15yrs and had I had zero complaints about fit and coverage.

With all of that said, it does look like Husky is using a more rubbery, less hard plastic, approach these days.

Honestly I don't think you can go wrong with either. I just prefer Husky because they always had the best coverage.

I already placed my order for the Husky's, but it looks like I'll be on a business trip when they arrive. When I get back I'll give a review with my initial thoughts.

 

[Coastie05]

Glad you are happy with the WT's. Unfortunately the rear ones are unavailable. I realize it's a moot point with you but some of us are trying to figure out which are better and why. Perhaps Husky's are better. It might be six of one or half-dozen of the other.

I cancelled my order with WT and am buying the Husky's so I can get all 4 for my new 2017 CR-V Touring.

I really think you'll be fine with whatever you buy. I have good experience with WT and that's why I buy them. Others like Husky and will only buy that brand. I was simply explaining my experience with WT which is what was originally asked in the first place.

 

[shiftkenny]

Anyone have pics of the Huskey?

 

[shiftkenny]

Edit* I see the picture now. I hate the mobile view can never see pictures

 

[Bullit]

I bought Weathertech for my '09 and then returned them. The problem was the passenger side mat would not stay still and would ALWAYS slide forward whenever the passenger got in or out. And I don't mean slide an inch or two, I mean slide up into the foot well. That's because the backside was smooth (didn't have little spikes or grippers to hold the carpet) and there aren't any anchors like the drivers side. Some members had said their WT mats didn't move because it was a snug fit. I dunno, maybe mine were irregular cut or my passengers really push hard on the mat when they climb ou.

Ended up getting the OEM rubber mats which do have spikes on the backside and they stick pretty well. Someone on here told me the Husky ones also have carpet grippers on the back side.

 

[Silver17V]

I bought Weathertech for my '09 and then returned them. The problem was the passenger side mat would not stay still and would ALWAYS slide forward whenever the passenger got in or out. And I don't mean slide an inch or two, I mean slide up into the foot well. That's because the backside was smooth (didn't have little spikes or grippers to hold the carpet) and there aren't any anchors like the drivers side. Some members had said their WT mats didn't move because it was a snug fit. I dunno, maybe mine were irregular cut or my passengers really push hard on the mat when they climb ou.

Ended up getting the OEM rubber mats which do have spikes on the backside and they stick pretty well. Someone on here told me the Husky ones also have carpet grippers on the back side.

Interesting, mine for the 2nd gen had spikes and didn't slip a bit. If for some reason these start to slide I would probably use something like a few pieces of velcro. Would not be happy about it though.

 

[kone]

Fwiw now, I have owned both Husky and WT in recent years. I will agree with a previous post that the Huskys are harder plastic; less pliable than WT. Not really a negative but this made them more noisy, kinda. Depending on what kind of heels and soles your shoes had, there was more sound as you moved your feet. I would also say that, to me, they had a cheaper feeling albeit slight. The harder material was easier to clean imho.

As noted the backsides have spikes and they definitely won't slide around. They're actually a little difficult to remove from the car because of it.

They wore fantastic tho. We had them in a 50 mile/day daily driver for over a 100k miles and they held up great. My wife wears heels and while there is heel wear, there's nothing close to a hole. In fact I still have them (totaled car) and am trying to resell them on Craigslist.

I am shopping for mats for my EXL now and won't hesitate to get the Huskys, price considering. Both are made in the US which matters to me. EDIT just realized that Husky only sells the full set, front and rear. I don't really need rears and at these prices will only buy fronts.

 

[NewcarSmell]

Talked with WT Wed. and the rear will be out in about 4 weeks. Have WT in four other cars and will purchase when all are out.

 

[beachpassport]

If choice of color matters, only the WeatherTech offers gray and tan. Husky will only be offering black on the 2017. For me, I want the grey to lighten up my interior a bit. I may change my mind if I am able to view any pics of the grey mats against that black carpet.

 

[CRVSPEED]

I just bought and installed the Husky set. I've used WT in all my other vehicles. Echo other's comments. Plastic a little harder and cheaper feeling. Spikes on bottom seem unnecessary but fine. Fit was perfect, just with WT. I can't comment yet on extra noise due to harder plastic but that makes sense.

At the end of the day, I'd rather have the WT, but only slightly so and that's if the price was the same or cheaper.

 

[beachpassport]

I finally just broke down and ordered the front set of Weathertech in grey from autogeek.net

They're still accepting the $15 off coupon "AMAZONSAVE15"
With shipping, total was $100.94