WeatherTech VS “Leather” Floor Mats

YerrowDriver · 12-08-2019, 09:21 AM

I have used weathertech mats in the past, beefy as well and very utilitarian!
Now... I don’t know if I want that for the M240.
Anyone has some real experience with those leather floor mats?
I see them on FB with typical e-commerce sale strategies, no real reviews that I can trust.

Looking to get some nice premium ones.
Any advices?

Thanks!

ggggbmw · 12-08-2019, 10:58 AM

I actually like the genuine BMW rubber mats. They don't have as high a lip as the WeatherTech, so if you have a ton of slush it could slop over. But they are sturdy, well made, look OK, and fit perfectly.

Only goofy thing is that you need to cut off the tab they display them with in racks with a sharp knife or heavy-duty scissors. I see some people who've never done that on theirs.

AndDown · 12-08-2019, 11:14 AM

I replaced mine with BMW's “M” floor mats. Appear to be weather resistant but have a nicer look than the all weather varieties. Cleaning is easy too, just spray cleaning solution, scrub with a brush and wipe off with a microfiber. One could try rinsing off with a hose but I haven’t found it necessary.

xantdieselx · 12-13-2019, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by YerrowDriver

I have used weathertech mats in the past, beefy as well and very utilitarian!
Now... I don’t know if I want that for the M240.
Anyone has some real experience with those leather floor mats?
I see them on FB with typical e-commerce sale strategies, no real reviews that I can trust.

Looking to get some nice premium ones.
Any advices?

Thanks!

I just picked up a set of WeatherTech mats for my M240i and the wife's X3. It's my first experience with them and they're really well made. I'm only keeping them in for the winter then they'll come out. I'm generally not a fan of all weather mats. They seem to always make the interior look dirty. I had the M performance mats in a previous 135i. They fit well and looked good. They started to look a little dried out after a while.

YerrowDriver · 12-14-2019, 02:54 AM

I used to have some WeatherTech on our previous car, I have also ordered a set from Munucci. Let's see how they do!

RoundelM3 · 12-17-2019, 10:10 AM

My wife's 2016 228i Convertible has the "cold-weather" package that included rubber mats. We like to use them when we go to the beach to keep the sand out of the carpets (it rarely snows here). I prefer them over the WeatherTech mats.

IndyRed128i · 12-25-2019, 09:13 PM

I would say you only really need them if you live in a place with frequent slush, or if for some reason you find yourself with muddy/ dirty shoes often.

The leather mats were great when I lived in Indiana with frequent snow and ice, but in Dallas, I do just fine with carpet.

morphomeman · 12-26-2019, 08:32 AM

I must confess that I have no idea what leather mats are. Carpet, OK; cocoa, OK; rubber, OK. Leather?

dradernh · 12-26-2019, 08:42 AM

I bought the WeatherTech floor liners and the cargo/trunk liner. I use the cargo liner for trips to the track; it's probably helped protect the carpet back there a bit. I removed the OEM carpets in preparation for installing the WeatherTech front floor liners, but have never gotten around to installing them. I've been driving around without any floor coverings for the last 4K - probably time to put something down on the floor.

Rocky58 · 12-26-2019, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by morphomeman

I must confess that I have no idea what leather mats are. Carpet, OK; cocoa, OK; rubber, OK. Leather?

They are some kind of fake leather. Usually made from polyethylene and other materials.

morphomeman · 12-27-2019, 05:11 AM

Ah, pleather!
One of my favorite substances. Years ago, there was a very brief fad for pleather shoes, very, very brief.

Uscray · 12-28-2019, 01:57 PM

Weather tech liners kept my wife’s previous two SUVs carpet looking new for 6 years

Shovelman · 12-30-2019, 06:33 AM

My complaint with all the mats I've seen forever, including Weathertec is the gap in the front right corner.

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YerrowDriver Enlisted Member 9 Rep 35 Posts Drives: X Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: X iTrader: (0)	WeatherTech VS “Leather” Floor Mats I have used weathertech mats in the past, beefy as well and very utilitarian! Now... I don’t know if I want that for the M240. Anyone has some real experience with those leather floor mats? I see them on FB with typical e-commerce sale strategies, no real reviews that I can trust. Looking to get some nice premium ones. Any advices? Thanks!
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ggggbmw Lieutenant 433 Rep 442 Posts Drives: 2017 M2 Manual Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Minnesota iTrader: (0)	I actually like the genuine BMW rubber mats. They don't have as high a lip as the WeatherTech, so if you have a ton of slush it could slop over. But they are sturdy, well made, look OK, and fit perfectly. Only goofy thing is that you need to cut off the tab they display them with in racks with a sharp knife or heavy-duty scissors. I see some people who've never done that on theirs.
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AndDown Just Copacetic! 177 Rep 616 Posts Drives: 2019 F22 230i MSport Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Redlands, CA iTrader: (0)	I replaced mine with BMW's “M” floor mats. Appear to be weather resistant but have a nicer look than the all weather varieties. Cleaning is easy too, just spray cleaning solution, scrub with a brush and wipe off with a microfiber. One could try rinsing off with a hose but I haven’t found it necessary. __________________ '01 X5 3.0 AlpWhite '16 428i GC AlpWhite '19 230i MSptPkg AlpWhite
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12-14-2019, 02:54 AM	#5
YerrowDriver Enlisted Member 9 Rep 35 Posts Drives: X Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: X iTrader: (0)	I used to have some WeatherTech on our previous car, I have also ordered a set from Munucci. Let's see how they do!
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RoundelM3 Major General 1837 Rep 6,990 Posts Drives: 15 F80 M3, 22 G01 X3 30i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clayton, NC iTrader: (2) Garage List 2022 BMW X3 [9.83] 2015 BMW M3 [6.50]	My wife's 2016 228i Convertible has the "cold-weather" package that included rubber mats. We like to use them when we go to the beach to keep the sand out of the carpets (it rarely snows here). I prefer them over the WeatherTech mats. __________________ 2015 F80 ///M3 Sedan 7DCT Tanzanite, 2022 X3 sDrive30i 8AT Brooklyn Grey
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IndyRed128i Private First Class 223 Rep 165 Posts Drives: 2022 BMW 230I(Red) Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	I would say you only really need them if you live in a place with frequent slush, or if for some reason you find yourself with muddy/ dirty shoes often. The leather mats were great when I lived in Indiana with frequent snow and ice, but in Dallas, I do just fine with carpet.
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12-26-2019, 08:32 AM	#8
morphomeman Major 593 Rep 1,219 Posts Drives: 2015 M235ix Join Date: May 2015 Location: United States iTrader: (1) Garage List 2016 BMW X3 [0.00] 2015 BMW M235ix [0.00]	I must confess that I have no idea what leather mats are. Carpet, OK; cocoa, OK; rubber, OK. Leather?
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12-26-2019, 08:42 AM	#9
dradernh Brigadier General 4399 Rep 3,496 Posts Drives: 2017 M240i Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: SW Ohio iTrader: (0)	I bought the WeatherTech floor liners and the cargo/trunk liner. I use the cargo liner for trips to the track; it's probably helped protect the carpet back there a bit. I removed the OEM carpets in preparation for installing the WeatherTech front floor liners, but have never gotten around to installing them. I've been driving around without any floor coverings for the last 4K - probably time to put something down on the floor. __________________ 2017 M240i: 23.8K, 28.9 mpg, MT, Sunroof Delete, 3,432#, EB, Leather, Driving Assistance Package, Heated Front Seats \| Sold: E12 530i, E24 M635CSi, E39 520i, E30 325is, E36 M3 (2) TC Kline Coilovers; H&R Front Bar; Wavetrac; Al Subframe Bushings; 18X9/9½ ARC-8s; 255/35-18 PS4S (4); Dinan Elite V2 & CAI; MPerf Orange BBK; Schroth Quick Fit Pro; GTechniq Crystal Serum Ultra Ceramic; Suntek PPF
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morphomeman Major 593 Rep 1,219 Posts Drives: 2015 M235ix Join Date: May 2015 Location: United States iTrader: (1) Garage List 2016 BMW X3 [0.00] 2015 BMW M235ix [0.00]	Ah, pleather! One of my favorite substances. Years ago, there was a very brief fad for pleather shoes, very, very brief.
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Uscray Private First Class 134 Rep 130 Posts Drives: 2021 M2 Competition Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: SC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2021 BMW M2 Competi ... [0.00]	Weather tech liners kept my wife’s previous two SUVs carpet looking new for 6 years
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12-30-2019, 06:33 AM	#13
Shovelman Lieutenant 244 Rep 525 Posts Drives: 2017 230i Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	My complaint with all the mats I've seen forever, including Weathertec is the gap in the front right corner.
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