OEM all season mats solution for my ML
11-20-2012, 02:04 PM
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OEM all season mats solution for my ML
Probably like many people on here I stumbled upon some bad news when I found out there are no all season mats for my new ML 
. While Weathertech does
make all-season mats for our cars and there is probably nothing wrong with them- but they are not Mercedes Benz and the pattern is ugly. Since I had some
good luck with W164 amg wheel fitment I decided to push my luck again ( I also read that w164 and w166 share same frame so my chances were pretty good)
So I bought a set of brand new OEM all-season mats for W164 and installed them today, the results are so good that i decided to post them here! I would say
fitment is a solid 8 out of 10. The mats follow all the contours of the carpet very well.If you are not gap-friendly do not blame me later, as there is a small gap
between edge of mat and the carpet. Also there are no lock clips in the rear. The good part is that there are lock-clips in the front and they match perfectly
and lock with no problems!
I hope this helps some people on here who are waiting for MB to release the recalled all season mats, which probably isnt gonna happen for a while.
I can post some part numbers if anyone needs them. PS: I really need to vacuum my car
. While Weathertech does make all-season mats for our cars and there is probably nothing wrong with them- but they are not Mercedes Benz and the pattern is ugly. Since I had some
good luck with W164 amg wheel fitment I decided to push my luck again ( I also read that w164 and w166 share same frame so my chances were pretty good)
So I bought a set of brand new OEM all-season mats for W164 and installed them today, the results are so good that i decided to post them here! I would say
fitment is a solid 8 out of 10. The mats follow all the contours of the carpet very well.If you are not gap-friendly do not blame me later, as there is a small gap
between edge of mat and the carpet. Also there are no lock clips in the rear. The good part is that there are lock-clips in the front and they match perfectly
and lock with no problems!
I hope this helps some people on here who are waiting for MB to release the recalled all season mats, which probably isnt gonna happen for a while.
I can post some part numbers if anyone needs them. PS: I really need to vacuum my car
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11-20-2012, 04:09 PM
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The Weathertech DigitalFit will hold a lot more winter slop than those. I have a set in my Lexus RX and am very happy with them for keeping the carpet clean and dry. I have an Avalanche with a set of heavy rubber mats that I wish I could move to another vehicle - now *those* are awesome!
I saw that MB is now selling rebranded Weathertech mats. Weathertech customer support confirmed that this morning, but said if I want the MB logo I have to go to MB as what they sell to consumers will only have the WT logo on it.
WT sells a set for the front and back for $169.90. What's MB charging for the same thing?
I saw that MB is now selling rebranded Weathertech mats. Weathertech customer support confirmed that this morning, but said if I want the MB logo I have to go to MB as what they sell to consumers will only have the WT logo on it.
WT sells a set for the front and back for $169.90. What's MB charging for the same thing?
11-20-2012, 05:10 PM
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If they werw available - W166 mats are less than Weathertech - you can call your MB dealer yourself and check on the W164 mats mentioned here.
Another thing - yes. Weathertech is the OE makers - but the mercedes matt pattern, MB logo, and most importantly the front mat "snap in's" are all part of the MB brand mat (in addition to cheaper price) that is not part of the Weathertech.
Keep the beat - and get with the program buddy !
If they werw available - W166 mats are less than Weathertech - you can call your MB dealer yourself and check on the W164 mats mentioned here.
Another thing - yes. Weathertech is the OE makers - but the mercedes matt pattern, MB logo, and most importantly the front mat "snap in's" are all part of the MB brand mat (in addition to cheaper price) that is not part of the Weathertech.
Keep the beat - and get with the program buddy !
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The Weathertech DigitalFit will hold a lot more winter slop than those. I have a set in my Lexus RX and am very happy with them for keeping the carpet clean and dry. I have an Avalanche with a set of heavy rubber mats that I wish I could move to another vehicle - now *those* are awesome!
I saw that MB is now selling rebranded Weathertech mats. Weathertech customer support confirmed that this morning, but said if I want the MB logo I have to go to MB as what they sell to consumers will only have the WT logo on it.
WT sells a set for the front and back for $169.90. What's MB charging for the same thing?
I saw that MB is now selling rebranded Weathertech mats. Weathertech customer support confirmed that this morning, but said if I want the MB logo I have to go to MB as what they sell to consumers will only have the WT logo on it.
WT sells a set for the front and back for $169.90. What's MB charging for the same thing?
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11-21-2012, 05:33 AM
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11-21-2012, 02:46 PM
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The main reason i bought the w164 all-season mats is not destroying/cleaning the regular mats in winter. To me the Weathertech mats are too heavy duty/overdone, i mean this is something that should be on a GMC truck. Looks like the mat will definitely hold a gallon of water and a few pounds of dirt. But what type of activities are people doing in their MLs to have a need for these?
11-21-2012, 06:27 PM
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But what type of activities are people doing in their MLs to have a need for these?
My experience with floor mat is that after winter, there is invariably a rim of white crust from the salt OUTSIDE the floor mat and in all the crevices around the edge of the floor; no matter what the design of the mat is. And it a PITA to clean. The floor liner would greatly reduce this problem.
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The main reason i bought the w164 all-season mats is not destroying/cleaning the regular mats in winter. To me the Weathertech mats are too heavy duty/overdone, i mean this is something that should be on a GMC truck. Looks like the mat will definitely hold a gallon of water and a few pounds of dirt. But what type of activities are people doing in their MLs to have a need for these?
What's the MB price on the WTs?
11-21-2012, 08:36 PM
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Wow those MB weathertech look sharp! Unfortunately my wife hates rubber or plastic mats, she says they damage her shoe heels, so replacing the carpet floormats once in a while would be much cheaper than replacing her shoes, downside is that I have to deal every week with the carpet mats cleaning, ugh!
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11-22-2012, 12:56 PM
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Drivers analysis: (C) The Drivers side snaps onto the provided MB buttons in the floor, provides no coverage when the Left foot rests. This carpet area gets dirty and wet. I drove with the MB factory mats in place under the WT, but, I didn't think it was "safe." The WT was shifting around. So I sacrificed the carpet for safety. understandably
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Passenger side (C) there is almost 4-6" of less coverage than the factory mats at the front most portion of the foot-well. I left the factory mats on underneath for added protection and "soft/padded" feel under the WT. (no accelerator to worry about on this side)
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Rear analysis: (A+) Fantastic and precise fitting. No snaps, but the fit is so excellent no problem here with mvmt. Even when I drop a cup of coffee or spill anything. Perfect coverage of the center segment that is left completely exposed by factory set. (This is a MUST BUY)
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Cargo Area: (B-) Shifts around and the fitting is B-grade at best. It will be useful for groceries and such that may leak? Dirt from shoes and boots washes off easily. Dogs slide around, but easy to clean. (Not necessary if you don't actively use the trunk). May become trapped in the auto trunk if it slides outward when removing cargo. Not a good design.
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Passenger side (C) there is almost 4-6" of less coverage than the factory mats at the front most portion of the foot-well. I left the factory mats on underneath for added protection and "soft/padded" feel under the WT. (no accelerator to worry about on this side)
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Rear analysis: (A+) Fantastic and precise fitting. No snaps, but the fit is so excellent no problem here with mvmt. Even when I drop a cup of coffee or spill anything. Perfect coverage of the center segment that is left completely exposed by factory set. (This is a MUST BUY)
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.Cargo Area: (B-) Shifts around and the fitting is B-grade at best. It will be useful for groceries and such that may leak? Dirt from shoes and boots washes off easily. Dogs slide around, but easy to clean. (Not necessary if you don't actively use the trunk). May become trapped in the auto trunk if it slides outward when removing cargo. Not a good design.
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