Thule Roof Bars Wind Noise

I have seen some whispbars who claim no wind noise at all i just wondered if the thule bars really are noisy or if it is not really a problem.

Thule roof bars wind noise.

Will a thule fairing be effective in reducing the noise and will it make the rack nore aerodynamic when not carrying the kayak. Thanks for any insight and suggestions. I have found there to be a lot of wind noise from the towers and cross bars without the j racks installed even at low speeds. Hi all i am about to buy some roof bars and just wondered if anyone can give me an info on wind noise from the thule aero bars.

Cross bars cross bars hold everything together. Just got a new setup thule 450r aero bars echelon tray mounts and it whistles above 20mph which is annoying especially when i have my sunroof open. Constantly aiming at staying one step ahead and working closely together with the car industry thule introduces a new generation of roof rack systems. The low profile thule edge system offers a sleek integrated design while the thule evo system maximizes the loading area and comes with a variety of load bar options.

Choose aerodynamic roof bars for superior performance and a sleek sophisticated look that complements the lines of your car. The aluminium extrusion creates one of the strongest load bars in the market. I just installed a thule roof rack on ny 2004 honda accord. There are three main types.

A textured surface disturbs the airflow and greatly reduces wind noise. Using a wind fairing will definetely help in reducing wind noise but let s face it it s just another piece of flimsy kit that gets in the way of loading and unloading your gear. A wind fairing is a plastic shield attaches to the front cross bar and attempts to divert airflow over and away from the bar to reduce wind noise and drag. Thule edge and thule evo.

The next generation of roof racks. Is there a way to stop the whistling without installing a fairing as i really do not like the look of the fairings. Thule s aero bars are undoubtedly the best option but alas they are also the most expensive.