Floor Mats -- Toyota OEM Replacements

[this_is_nascar]

I thought I'd share my experience for those like I who have been looking for replacement mats. My '07 came with the TRD Off-Road branded charcoal/black cloth mats. They are OK and somewhat thin, however I wanted something different. I've always used the WeatherTech brand of All Weather rubber mats in my other rigs. I've spent the better part of a few days reaching this board and others from what other folks have switched too. I must say the biggest replacement favorite seems to be the Weather Tech floor liners. I probably won't make any friends with this comment, but I just don't like they way they look on the pictures that others have posted. Both the gray and the black look out of place for me. In addition, I question how many times your shoes or pant legs get soaked in the winter time, after the snow melts and your left with a huge puddle sloshing around at your feet. That's why I always liked the one with the channel in them like the Weather Tech all-weather rubbers.

I was getting ready to order them and started seeing a few posts about the Toyota OEM All Weather rubber mats. I saw a few pictures of the ones in black and thought they looked pretty sharp, so I ordered them yesterday and the dealer had them today. I installed them a few hours ago and really like how they fit. They offer the same amount of coverage as the ones that came with the Taco. I like the fact that these have the channels, so liquid can be below where your feet are resting. If I had any complaints, it would be my desire to have the driver's side go further up under the pedals for more coverage there, but that's a minor gripe.

I'll let you guys know how well these perform in the weeks/months to come. Hopefully this post will help others make a decision on replacement floor mats.

[Splicer]

Originally Posted by this_is_nascar

If I had any complaints, it would be my desire to have the driver's side go further up under the pedals for more coverage there, but that's a minor gripe.

Yup, you nailed it. I bought those right after buying our '05, so I've had them a couple winters. Sure could use additional coverage by the skinny pedal, and the carpet on the side of the console shows it. Nothing bad, and it can be cleaned -- just would be nice if it was protected by the mats. Other than that, I'm very happy with them. I heard of one guy who wore through his in a matter of months, but ours are still in great condition.

[this_is_nascar]

Originally Posted by Splicer

... I heard of one guy who wore through his in a matter of months, but ours are still in great condition.

Yep, I read that too, but got them despite of that. I'm hoping that won't be the case for me. I'm pretty easy on mats, meaning I usually only wear sneakers (tennis shoes for those of you in other parts of the county) and work shoes. Boots are only worn a few times during the year.

[Splicer]

Well there you have it -- I own nothing but boots! No shoes...

[raf215]

Bought my Toyota OEM mats a week after getting my truck and overall like the way they look and work . . . just out of curiosity, what have you guys done with your carpeted ones? Mine? stored away.

[lator]

where can i find a pic of these mats?

[this_is_nascar]

Originally Posted by raf215

Bought my Toyota OEM mats a week after getting my truck and overall like the way they look and work . . . just out of curiosity, what have you guys done with your carpeted ones? Mine? stored away.

I stored mine away too.

[this_is_nascar]

Originally Posted by lator

where can i find a pic of these mats?

Google search on this part number and you'll see several pictures.

PT908-3505C-02

[Splicer]

Originally Posted by raf215

what have you guys done with your carpeted ones?

Stored mine also... When the trucklet is eventually sold (in several years), it will go to its new owner with as-new factory mats.

[tguil]

I was going to get the OEM rubber mats like I have had in all of our other Toyota trucks. They are very good quality mats that fit. But that was in the fall of 2005. I haven't bought them yet. It's amazing how well the carpet mats hold up and it's even more amazing how well they clean up. I just may not get the rubber mats. I live in the country on a gravel road. The mats take quite a beating.

Tom

[patroldawg]

factory toyota and trd stuff has always fit, met/exceeded my expectations, always. Like you, I prefer the rubber mats with the channels.