For fun lovers, an off-roading experience is undeniably memorable. Hitting the bumpy, muddy, and rocky roads, traversing folding rivers, and rock crawling are some of the highlights of off-roading. However, off-road driving exposes your truck's interior to a range of debris, such as water, twigs, and pebble-filled mud. While factory floor mats perform reasonably well, they cannot withstand off-road conditions and should be replaced with all-weather floor mats. Here are key features to look for in quality all-weather car floor mats.
Deep Ridges
During off-road driving, the chances are high that you will be getting on and off your truck to examine the terrain. It means you will be tracking back pebbles, mud, twigs, water, and other debris into your truck. Therefore, if your floor mats have shallow ridges, you might have to remove and dust them as the debris accumulates. Unfortunately, it can interfere with your experience since no one wants to clean their vehicle while off-roading. Quality all-weather floor mats feature deep ridges that hold all the debris you bring back to your car. Most importantly, you can enjoy your experience without compromising the condition of the carpet below.
Tall Outer Ridge
When you examine stock car floor mats, you will notice that all the ridges across the mat are the same size. The design is acceptable for floor mats exposed to everyday spills and food crumbs. However, off-road terrain offers a different challenge because you can bring back an unprecedented quantity of slush, water, and mud to your truck. If you use stock floor mats, the chances are high that the above elements will spill over the outer ridge. High-quality all-weather floor mats feature a tall outer ridge to contain spillage, slush, and mud, preventing them from spilling over onto the carpet.
A Mixture of Linear and Diagonal Ridges
As mentioned earlier, it is common for off-road lovers to get out of their trucks, assess the terrain, and get back in their vehicles. In the process, shoes pick up mud and water, making it challenging to keep the feet stable on car mats. The reason is that mud and water reduce the friction coefficient between your shoes and floor mats. Unfortunately, it can cause an accident since you do not have full control of the pedals. Therefore, off-roading drivers should look for all-weather floor mats with a mixture of linear and diagonal ridges. The design provides excellent traction, preventing your feet from sliding on a mat while driving.
