2014 CX5 Inbound, Upgrading my Tow Rig.  Floor Mat and Liner Suggestions?

"nerd_racing" (nerd189) 02/12/2019 at 15:47 • Filed to: None

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I’ve been rescuing my tiny cars with my 2015 Mazda 3 with the small 2.0L and 6 MT that I added a trailer hitch to. I decided it was time to upgrade my DD and tow ring to something with a little more oomph and pulling capability. I found a smoking deal on a 2014 CX5 Touring with AWD and the 2.5L.

I’d like to pick up some all weather floor mats and a cargo liner (winters suck and I haul stuff that might include engines sometimes...)  Any Oppo recommendations before I go with weathertech?  

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > nerd_racing 02/12/2019 at 15:53

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Weathertech is fantastic and definitely worth the cost. 

Chariotoflove > nerd_racing 02/12/2019 at 15:56

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No recommendation, but congrats on the n ew acquisition.

vicali > nerd_racing 02/12/2019 at 15:56

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I never understood Weathertech mats until I bought a truck that already had them installed. Now they are in everything I own.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > nerd_racing 02/12/2019 at 15:57

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De pending on the vehicle and product Weathertech is expensive but good. Other alternatives are

https://www.huskyliners.com/

I read on some forums Cabela’s own brand is good and cheaper

https://www.cabelas.com/category/Floor-Cargo-Mats/104337180.uts

nerd_racing > Chariotoflove 02/12/2019 at 15:58

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Thank you!  I’m excited, had my eye on the CX5 for a while now.  

Sovande > nerd_racing 02/12/2019 at 15:59

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Maxpider 3D - quick Amazon search shows you can get front rear and cargo area for about $210. I think they are nicer than Weathertech (I have not had them in a CX 5, but in my C30 they were very nice) . Not as thick as Weathertech but fit was excellent. Plus they look better. 

Chariotoflove > nerd_racing 02/12/2019 at 15:59

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Hey, is my memory bad, or didn’t you used to have an avatar?  

Monkey B > nerd_racing 02/12/2019 at 16:00

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I don’t know there’s a reasonable alternative to Weathertech. Some manufacturers make similar products.

nerd_racing > Chariotoflove 02/12/2019 at 16:00

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Might be bad memory.  I really should add one.  Maybe soon. 

Chariotoflove > nerd_racing 02/12/2019 at 16:03

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Wouldn’t be my first time.

merged-5876237249235911857-hrw8uc > nerd_racing 02/12/2019 at 16:06

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Weathertechs, I’ve had great luck with them and they stand behind their products. I’ve had them ship me a new set after I was wearing a heel hole in my last set. Mine end up white after the winter from all the salt, but the floors stay pristine.

Husky liners are another option, and 3D maxpider mats might work as well.  I was going to try those in our Pacifica.  But the weathertechs are tried and true

Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness > nerd_racing 02/12/2019 at 16:13

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Get something bigger than a CX5. It’s only rated for 2000lbs towing.

412GTI > nerd_racing 02/12/2019 at 16:14

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Not CX-5 specific, but we had Weathertech’s in our CX-9 and Si . No complaints and much preferred them over whatever factory all-weather mats the dealer was selling. Little on the pricy side, but a quality product. 

Nothing > nerd_racing 02/12/2019 at 16:26

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I’ve had Weathertechs for years and liked them. In the Tacoma, the rear seat mat edges started curling. I decided to try out Husky Weatherbeaters in the 4Runner. So far, I actually prefer these. Less expensive, more coverage, and they seem to lay flatter than the Weathertechs. You can’t got wrong with either, though.

Textured Soy Protein > nerd_racing 02/12/2019 at 16:30

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Rugged Ridge have a cool diamondplate pattern but they don’t make them for the CX-5. I had a set in my old Grand Cherokee and liked them, but that pattern is also a little tough to clean.

I have WeatherTechs in my 335xi and they’re fine although I find the material is a little stiff and I don’t love how it leaves room around my floor-mounted gas pedal. But that’s more an issue with a floor-mounted gas pedal than the mats themselves.

The 3D MAXpider ones recommended elsewhere in this thread look pretty nice, I might go for those for your CX-5. 

Manny05x > nerd_racing 02/12/2019 at 16:42

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Try to find them all weathers oem from mazda, i would search craigslist, wbay etc... when i got the my crv i scored a screaming deal on original crv all weather mats for 75$ 

Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness > Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness 02/12/2019 at 16:43

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Should note I’m not trying to be an ass, but if you’re towing small cars a CX5 is not the right vehicle, the trailer by itself likely comes close to your max tow rating.

nermal > nerd_racing 02/12/2019 at 17:20

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I use Husky brand, same thing but cheaper. 

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness 02/12/2019 at 18:32

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This is how you kill brakes and a transmission. 

Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 02/13/2019 at 06:59

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And yourself.

Sorry but towing a car with something rated for 2000 lbs is downright dangerous at best. Hell towing 3500 lbs with a vehicle rated for 3500 lbs is sketchy as hell.

nerd_racing > Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness 02/13/2019 at 07:14

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I should note, I only intend to flat tow vehicles with the CX5, if I need a trailer or tow dolly I will have my dad help with his F150. My vehicles are all sub 1800 lbs, with the majority being 1500 lb range. (Autozam, Ford Festiva, Ford Aspire, NA Miata).

Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness > nerd_racing 02/13/2019 at 07:26

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Still, pushing the limit like that isn’t a good idea.

No offense meant, just seems a CX5 isn’t really any better than what you had for the job you want to do.

nerd_racing > Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness 02/13/2019 at 09:46

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I also want a reliable awd car that my significant other can drive safely with the kids too.  That was more urgent need, the extra towing capability was icing on the cake so to speak. 

Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness > nerd_racing 02/13/2019 at 10:05

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What’s not safe about the 3? Serious question.

I hope you enjoy your purchase anyway.

nerd_racing > Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness 02/13/2019 at 10:14

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The thing also gets backed into a lot, I’m guessing the color makes it blend in at night. Meteor gray mica is a great color though. It has chronic sticky rear caliper issues and it makes snow driving unpredictable when they randomly stick. I’ve changed pads, rotors, hardware, greased and re greased, dressed the pad ears with a file... etc.

S he also can’t drive standard. I’ve been trying to teach her and she does well in parking lots, but she isn’t comfortable driving on the road. I’m sure I’ll get her there eventually, but logistically this works better than me having to drive her to work, come home, then drive out to pick her up at the end of the day. Really eats into the weekend.

Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness > nerd_racing 02/13/2019 at 10:16

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Makes sense, carry on ;)

Wonder if your brake issue is a deteriorated brake hose. They’ll make all kind of havoc. 

nerd_racing > Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness 02/13/2019 at 11:54

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I don’t think so, it’s a 2015.  But then again it could be.  

Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness > nerd_racing 02/13/2019 at 12:01

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Usually it’s more of a mileage related issue than age. Stresses of changing fluid pressure and deterioration from fluid cause the hose to “collapse” on itself, which allows you to apply the brakes as the pressure opens it back up, but it causes the brake to not release as the fluid cannot travel back.