The Floor Mat Decision - If It Helps Others

[dafish]

There seems to be 4 common choices being made:

Tesmanian: Least Expensive Maintream @ $209 for a full set. Sort of a flexible rubber/EDPM. Fits seems to be 8 of 10, folks like then. I suspect they get dirty/stained/worn looking easily.

TuxMat: The high end of common. I've used them in a PacHy and think highly of them. Well regarded here too. Sort of a softish tough fabric, they provide exceptional coverage. particularly in the front footwells.

3d MaxPider: Up front, loath their website. Seems built by a 19 year old marketing intern. If you do find the patience do ferret out product differences options and prices (patience is required) I think you'll find the Koga is the most commonly used version. Fabric not unlike Tuxmat, but not as good of coverage. Pricing isn't but, but the don't have a highly bundled kit like Taptes.

Taptes: Basically a 3D Maxpider ripoff, but apparently well done.

What I suggest:
* I consider the full set of Taptes as the best quality/cost/coverage. A lot of coverage for $270.
* I'm already spending some coin on the car, so I'm getting the best coverage I can. Tuxmat up front is $200. Their rear/frunk/truck set is $220 and seems silly high, but there aren't great other options. S

So $270 vs $420. An reasonable person would be offended by the well over 150% charge to move to Tuxmat over the Taptes. I certainly am. I'm very comfortablle paying for service and quality, but this is silly. However, I want the coverage, so while i begrudge them every dime I guess I'm going to buy Tuxmat.

You may reach other conclusions, and I'ms sure the "I love my XYZ" comments will follow. None of the less many of ya'll are considering the same thing - Here's a head start.

TESMANIAN
New all: $209
Cargo: $110

TuxMat
1&2 = $200
Cargos = $220

TAPTES:
Front: $149
All: $269
Cargo: $180 for matching matts
$ 80 for rubber

MAXPider
Front: $189 (amazon)

 

[pontelaspilas]

tesmanian is just like weathertech. molded tpe rubber. i've used weathertech in my last 2 cars. tesmanian is nice because it's simple and no weathertech sticker to eventually fall off. i think weathertech also makes the tesla oem all weather molded mats also. not sure though.

 

[White2023Y]

I was going with Tuxmat but they are out of stock for 2023 Model Y at the moment.

 

[dafish]

White:

Fronts for Tuxmat are two weeks out. Cargo came back in stock this afternoon. The do a great kob w/email alerts. I did have to call a CSR as they hadn't updated the website inventory, but she knew all about it and set me up. Cargo in the way already.

 

[Ostrichsak]

There seems to be 4 common choices being made:

Tesmanian: Least Expensive Maintream @ $209 for a full set. Sort of a flexible rubber/EDPM. Fits seems to be 8 of 10, folks like then. I suspect they get dirty/stained/worn looking easily.

TuxMat: The high end of common. I've used them in a PacHy and think highly of them. Well regarded here too. Sort of a softish tough fabric, they provide exceptional coverage. particularly in the front footwells.

3d MaxPider: Up front, loath their website. Seems built by a 19 year old marketing intern. If you do find the patience do ferret out product differences options and prices (patience is required) I think you'll find the Koga is the most commonly used version. Fabric not unlike Tuxmat, but not as good of coverage. Pricing isn't but, but the don't have a highly bundled kit like Taptes.

Taptes: Basically a 3D Maxpider ripoff, but apparently well done.

What I suggest:
* I consider the full set of Taptes as the best quality/cost/coverage. A lot of coverage for $270.
* I'm already spending some coin on the car, so I'm getting the best coverage I can. Tuxmat up front is $200. Their rear/frunk/truck set is $220 and seems silly high, but there aren't great other options. S

So $270 vs $420. An reasonable person would be offended by the well over 150% charge to move to Tuxmat over the Taptes. I certainly am. I'm very comfortablle paying for service and quality, but this is silly. However, I want the coverage, so while i begrudge them every dime I guess I'm going to buy Tuxmat.

You may reach other conclusions, and I'ms sure the "I love my XYZ" comments will follow. None of the less many of ya'll are considering the same thing - Here's a head start.

TESMANIAN
New all: $209
Cargo: $110

TuxMat
1&2 = $200
Cargos = $220

TAPTES:
Front: $149
All: $269
Cargo: $180 for matching matts
$ 80 for rubber

MAXPider
Front: $189 (amazon)

Be careful, this Taptes links to their Model 3 mat set.

The link to the Model Y 6pc set for the 5-seater is here.

 

[ev4robert]

I would also consider LCDRS mats. The mats are really nice and without visible logos. The owner, Ian, is very customer focused and participates in this forum.

 

[spacemnspiff]

I am also considering LCDRS mats. They seem to a good value, quality and price.

Another thing to consider that Teslamanian mats are not going to be delivered for another month or so.

 

[fredzos]

very informative!

thanks!

was going to just order whatever tesla had on their site, but most likely will go with taptes.

 

[tangible1]

There seems to be 4 common choices being made:

Tesmanian: Least Expensive Maintream @ $209 for a full set. Sort of a flexible rubber/EDPM. Fits seems to be 8 of 10, folks like then. I suspect they get dirty/stained/worn looking easily.

TuxMat: The high end of common. I've used them in a PacHy and think highly of them. Well regarded here too. Sort of a softish tough fabric, they provide exceptional coverage. particularly in the front footwells.

3d MaxPider: Up front, loath their website. Seems built by a 19 year old marketing intern. If you do find the patience do ferret out product differences options and prices (patience is required) I think you'll find the Koga is the most commonly used version. Fabric not unlike Tuxmat, but not as good of coverage. Pricing isn't but, but the don't have a highly bundled kit like Taptes.

Taptes: Basically a 3D Maxpider ripoff, but apparently well done.

What I suggest:
* I consider the full set of Taptes as the best quality/cost/coverage. A lot of coverage for $270.
* I'm already spending some coin on the car, so I'm getting the best coverage I can. Tuxmat up front is $200. Their rear/frunk/truck set is $220 and seems silly high, but there aren't great other options. S

So $270 vs $420. An reasonable person would be offended by the well over 150% charge to move to Tuxmat over the Taptes. I certainly am. I'm very comfortablle paying for service and quality, but this is silly. However, I want the coverage, so while i begrudge them every dime I guess I'm going to buy Tuxmat.

You may reach other conclusions, and I'ms sure the "I love my XYZ" comments will follow. None of the less many of ya'll are considering the same thing - Here's a head start.

TESMANIAN
New all: $209
Cargo: $110

TuxMat
1&2 = $200
Cargos = $220

TAPTES:
Front: $149
All: $269
Cargo: $180 for matching matts
$ 80 for rubber

MAXPider
Front: $189 (amazon)

don't rush it.
allow the stock mats to get worn while you figure it out. they're disposable.

 

[usdmej]

i think weathertech also makes the tesla oem all weather molded mats also. not sure though.

you're right they're made by weathertech, they must have upped their quality control because my past experience with weathertech mats were that they were most definitely not OEM level fit and finish

 

[csrpenfab]

Another vote for the LDCRS mats. I got mine on Amazon a year ago, and they still look great even with our snowy/slushy winters here in Idaho:

 

[Ostrichsak]

Aren't the LDCRS the same as the Taptes mats? They both seem like 3D knock-offs and the Taptes ones are $50 less for what appears to be the same thing. Am I missing something?

 

[Maxmir88]

Any recommendations for high quality carpeted mats? Trying to increase sound absorption as much as I can.

 

[gx9901]

I started out with a set of Taptes floormats and frunk/trunk mats. Later on I saw Tuxmats and had to have the floormats. However I didn't find the need to get Tuxmat frunk/trunk mats so I just kept using the Taptes ones.

 

[Pianewman]

I've had the Lloyd's Luxe carpet mats (front only) for over a year. Excellent quality, durability. I purchased Abstract Ocean mats (front and rear) for winter use.

 

[BitJam]

I'm happy with the Tesmanian mats. I also got their covers for the back of the rear seats so almost the entire floor of the storage area is protected when the seats are folded down. I use Meguiar's M5716SP Marine/RV Vinyl & Rubber Cleaner to keep them looking almost like new. Without it gray/whitish areas develop that I can't get rid of with simple washing. I also use it for the rubber and plastic seals around the car.

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[ilovecoffee]

Another vote for the LDCRS mats. I got mine on Amazon a year ago, and they still look great even with our snowy/slushy winters here in Idaho:

Would love to see what they look like now without any cleaning. The only reason I stick to carpet is because it absorbs water and doesn't show all the grit, nor can I feel grit from winter salt under my shoes that just sits on the mat. Because here in Canada, during the winter, I seldomly if ever, get a chance to clean out my car mats. I ended up cutting up magic mats from Costco, to fit.

 

[RedSupraT]

Love my Autailors. Hate the big bulky looking mats. I've in TX so these are perfect.

 

[BamaRed]

Another vote for LDCRS. I have the full set and love them. Excellent fit and finish and I get several compliments on them when people see them in the car.

 

[csrpenfab]

Would love to see what they look like now without any cleaning. The only reason I stick to carpet is because it absorbs water and doesn't show all the grit, nor can I feel grit from winter salt under my shoes that just sits on the mat. Because here in Canada, during the winter, I seldomly if ever, get a chance to clean out my car mats. I ended up cutting up magic mats from Costco, to fit.

After a storm yesterday and ice/slush, they look like a hot mess. I simply pull them out and hit them with a brush and soapy water and a rinse and they look new again.