[rdrinovac]

Attached is an image of Husky liners in my Sonata. I really like how they completely cover the dead pedal. I highly recommend them.

Thanks for the picture. That is exactly what I was looking for. If anyone can post a similar picture of the WeatherTech one as a comparison that would be greatly appreciated.

 

[rdrinovac]

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After seeing all the different floor mats, I’m leaning towards the husky because it’s only 5$ more than the 3D max one and it has more grooves..helpful post

I agree. It's not what originally envisioned with this thread but I'm glad it went in this direction These do all seem like good choices so far.

 

[Grady Wilson]

If you live in a snow area the Husky mats may be the better option. The grooves will trap snow from your shoes.

No snow here so the 3D Max mats are perfect.

 

[mthr1]

3D Maxpider Mats

I was thinking of those as well. They are cheaper then the WeatherTechs and the reviews are mostly positive. Some reviewers on Amazon have mentioned that they can be hard to install (mostly concerned about the hooks). Did you find that to be the case? How hard are they to remove? Do they fully cover the dead pedal? They don't have any channeling on them so I was curious how or where the water would tend to pool? Do you or any else by any chance have a picture of them installed on the driver side?

The 3D Maxpider mats are a bit more difficult to install because the fit is much more precise than the weathertech mats. They also have a lined layer under the rubber making causing more friction during the initial install. The upside is that it provides a functional anti-slide mating to the factory carpet. The tighter fit makes the 3D mats look beautiful in the car, as if they were OEM. IF you have the carbon fiber look trim (I think Hyundai calls it 3D something) inside, like the Sport model, the texture surface of the mat compliments it well!

The driver mat does cover virtually the entire dead pedal. The rear mat fits very well (one piece) and does not require the hook. The mat stays in place and has never slipped out of place on me, despite having my 3 kids going in and out of the car. The mats also, unlike the weathertech mats, come out the box unfolding very flat. I have had weathertech mats that have required some significant time settling before they lay flat enough that was acceptable. The weathertech mats have slightly better traction when wet. The 3D mats are also thicker.

Removing the mats, particularly the front mats, do require more effort than the weathertech mats. Again, this is due to the tighter tolerances.

If I had to do it all over again, without a doubt, I would repurchase these Maxpider mats over the weathertech. Hope this helps.

See images below - excuse the debris.

** UPDATE: I see someone already beat me with providing you photos. =) My images are mats installed in a 2018 Sonata Sport. Rear mat also pictured.

 

[HaOsLsE]

Not sure you can fix it now, but it may be helpful for people in the future that do a search on "Weathertech" to be able to find this. You have it misspelled as "Weahtertech " in your subject for this topic.

 

[rdrinovac]

The 3D Maxpider mats are a bit more difficult to install because the fit is much more precise than the weathertech mats. They also have a lined layer under the rubber making causing more friction during the initial install. The upside is that it provides a functional anti-slide mating to the factory carpet. The tighter fit makes the 3D mats look beautiful in the car, as if they were OEM. IF you have the carbon fiber look trim (I think Hyundai calls it 3D something) inside, like the Sport model, the texture surface of the mat compliments it well!

The driver mat does cover virtually the entire dead pedal. The rear mat fits very well (one piece) and does not require the hook. The mat stays in place and has never slipped out of place on me, despite having my 3 kids going in and out of the car. The mats also, unlike the weathertech mats, come out the box unfolding very flat. I have had weathertech mats that have required some significant time settling before they lay flat enough that was acceptable. The weathertech mats have slightly better traction when wet. The 3D mats are also thicker.

Removing the mats, particularly the front mats, do require more effort than the weathertech mats. Again, this is due to the tighter tolerances.

If I had to do it all over again, without a doubt, I would repurchase these Maxpider mats over the weathertech. Hope this helps.

See images below - excuse the debris.

** UPDATE: I see someone already beat me with providing you photos. =) My images are mats installed in a 2018 Sonata Sport. Rear mat also pictured.

Thank you very much for the write-up and the pictures. Did you encounter any issues with the two hooks on the driver side in terms of installation or removal in any way?

While I'm very tempted to get these I'm still worried about how well they would perform in the winter. It can be very easy to track snow onto the floor and they do not have any channel guides to trap or disperse the snow as it melts. Still not sure if this is an issue or not.

 

[rdrinovac]

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Not sure you can fix it now, but it may be helpful for people in the future that do a search on "Weathertech" to be able to find this. You have it misspelled as "Weahtertech " in your subject for this topic.

Thanks for pointing that out, I did not even notice it. Unfortunately, I don't see a way to edit the title to WeatherTech. Perhaps a moderator could change it for me.

I would love to see a picture of the driver's side WeatherTech (especially the dead pedal) to see how much they cover compared to the others.

 

[Midwest]

The 3D Maxpider mats are a bit more difficult to install because the fit is much more precise than the weathertech mats. They also have a lined layer under the rubber making causing more friction during the initial install. The upside is that it provides a functional anti-slide mating to the factory carpet. The tighter fit makes the 3D mats look beautiful in the car, as if they were OEM. IF you have the carbon fiber look trim (I think Hyundai calls it 3D something) inside, like the Sport model, the texture surface of the mat compliments it well!

I’d be interested in seeing a follow-up post of these mats after being cleaned. They definitely look good, but I have doubts (through my computer screen) these would clean well enough to look new again.

 

[Brooklynsonata]

The 3D Maxpider mats are a bit more difficult to install because the fit is much more precise than the weathertech mats. They also have a lined layer under the rubber making causing more friction during the initial install. The upside is that it provides a functional anti-slide mating to the factory carpet. The tighter fit makes the 3D mats look beautiful in the car, as if they were OEM. IF you have the carbon fiber look trim (I think Hyundai calls it 3D something) inside, like the Sport model, the texture surface of the mat compliments it well!

I’d be interested in seeing a follow-up post of these mats after being cleaned. They definitely look good, but I have doubts (through my computer screen) these would clean well enough to look new again.

My thoughts exactly..seems like a hassle to take out, so when u go to a car wash u tell them to leave it on and just vacuum it? But then u have to just wipe them down yourself every time..(btw I am a lazy type lol)

 

[mthr1]

I’d be interested in seeing a follow-up post of these mats after being cleaned. They definitely look good, but I have doubts (through my computer screen) these would clean well enough to look new again.

These mats actually clean very well, as I was also concerned initially. I take them to the local self serve car wash bay, take them out, hang them up and hit the mats with the high pressure sprayer. They come out looking clean. I will be doing this in the next couple of weeks so perhaps I will put up a couple new photos of clean mats.
@rdrinovac: I did not have an issue with the hooks when installing the mats. I ran these mats through one Cleveland winter already and they did fine with the melting snow. All the perforated groves in the surface texture serve to mitigate the water and the deep channel recess of the mat itself served to contain the water just fine. During the winter, I usually don't pull the mats to drain excess water. I usually take a few of my shop towels to them or for very wet situations, I put a shop-vac to work.

Good luck with your choice.

 

[Nick1994]

Husky Liner is the better choice, hands down. Very happy with mine.

 

[rdrinovac]

I’ve owned both, Weathertech and Husky. I prefer Husky because of the teeth on the bottom, higher dead pedal coverage and they hold up better over time.

It is raining. Pardon the dirty mats.

Just to clarify, did you have both on the Sonata itself? If so, how high up did the the dead pedal coverage go? Was it only half way?

 

[rdrinovac]

These mats actually clean very well, as I was also concerned initially. I take them to the local self serve car wash bay, take them out, hang them up and hit the mats with the high pressure sprayer. They come out looking clean. I will be doing this in the next couple of weeks so perhaps I will put up a couple new photos of clean mats.

@rdrinovac: I did not have an issue with the hooks when installing the mats. I ran these mats through one Cleveland winter already and they did fine with the melting snow. All the perforated groves in the surface texture serve to mitigate the water and the deep channel recess of the mat itself served to contain the water just fine. During the winter, I usually don't pull the mats to drain excess water. I usually take a few of my shop towels to them or for very wet situations, I put a shop-vac to work.

Good luck with your choice.

Thanks for your response. Regarding the hooks, do you just push down on them? Also, for removal do you just pull up? The reason I ask is that in the Hyundai dealership the showroom cars had the premium floor liner and when I tried to see if I could remove the driver side liner I could not get it to come off the hooks. I pulled up on the liner and it refused to separate from the hooks. Maybe I had to angle the liner but didn't proceed any further. Is it the same with the 3D Maxpider?

 

[Grady Wilson]

The carpet hooks are bent back towards the seat with the openings facing the seats.
When removing the mats you would have to pull up and back towards the seats to get the clips to release.
They are very tight and will not come apart easily.

 

[Kainen]

I went with Husky mats as they run 30-40% less than WeatherTech mats. Had them in my 2013 Sonata for a couple years, then promptly bought them again for my 2015 Sonata. Coming up on the 3rd year, the upholstery underneath still looks factory new.

They have a lot of teeth on the bottom to grip and stay put. Your feet will slip a little when they have small puddles of water or slush, but as long as you aren't also putting weight on the mats at the same time, the rubber remain grippy enough that you will not slide around.

I also purchased teh Husky mats and am happy with them