What are the best all-weather floor mats for the Lincoln Nautilus?

Question

Im getting so frustrated trying to find decent mats for my new Lincoln Nautilus. I live in Seattle and the rain is already ruining my carpets, so I need something waterproof ASAP. My logic was to just grab the official Lincoln ones, but they seem kinda flimsy for the price. I keep looking at WeatherTech versus TuxMat. The WeatherTechs are super rugged, but the TuxMat coverage looks better for the sides. My budget is around 250 bucks max. Has anyone dealt with the install on the TuxMats? Im worried theyll be a pain to put in correctly. Which one actually holds up better when you track mud in from the trails?

Arctic Moss · Accepted Answer

Honestly, skip the oem mats. I had those in my previous suv and they were garbage in wet weather. I ended up grabbing the TuxMat Custom Fit Floor Mats for my Nautilus and I am honestly so happy with them.

The coverage is way better than the WeatherTech FloorLiner 3D Laser Measured because they go up the sides of the footwell, so no mud ever hits your actual carpet.

Install isnt even bad. You just use those little clips included in the box to tuck the edges in. Took me like 15 minutes max.

They look way more premium than the industrial rubber look of the other ones. For mud, they rinse off super easy with a hose. No complaints here, total game changer for the PNW rain.

ifokqprgdu · Answer

Honestly, skip the fancy ones and grab the 3D MAXpider Kagu Floor Mats instead. They fit tight, look way classier than plastic, and wont break your budget. Installation is honestly a breeze.

Robertblids · Answer

Like someone mentioned, the OEM options for the Nautilus are pretty weak. I had issues with the fitment on the factory mats when I first got my SUV, and unfortunately, the plastic quality just didn't hold up to a single season of heavy rain. It was honestly a waste of money. If you want something that actually covers the carpet, I ended up ditching the mainstream stuff and going with 3D MAXpider Kagu Floor Mats Custom Fit. They use a multi-layer construction that stays put way better than the hard plastic trays. The backing is basically velcro-like so they dont slide around at all. The installation is a breeze compared to those thick, clunky trays because they are lightweight but honestly feel more premium. Quick tip: use a soft bristle brush for the mud. Don't use a pressure washer on high settings or you might wear down the texture. If you want to check out some install guides, just search for the enthusiast forums on Lincoln Nautilus Owners Group or look up some install videos on YouTube for the 3D MAXpider specific fitment to see how they clip in. They are much less of a headache than the clips needed for the other brands. Trust me, the coverage on the transmission tunnel area is way better than what I saw with the WeatherTech FloorLiner 3D Laser Measured set I returned last year.