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.
Roof rack verses roof rails.
Thule edge and thule evo.
Roof racks like our whispbar hd and locknload bars run east to west across the roof of your car giving you a more secure load.
They are often factory fitted.
The difference between roof rails and roof racks the primary difference is the orientation of the bars in regards to the vehicle.
Roof rails run front to rear on both sides of the roof.
Flush mounted roof rails lay flat on the roof of vehicles without any space between the rail and the roof.
Run from the front to the rear of your roof hood to tailgate.
User friendliness defines every thule product and our roof racks are no exception.
On their own they cannot be used as roof racks.
Another difference between the two is that roof racks are hardier and designed to handle more cargo weight.
With a minimum of tools installing a thule roof rack on your car roof is now quicker and easier than ever before.
All these roof rails and roof racks are made to a high standard.
Constantly aiming at staying one step ahead and working closely together with the car industry thule introduces a new generation of roof rack systems.
Raised roof rails raised roof rails are a common type of roof racks.
Roof bars run across the roof which are clamp mounted secured with fit kits to the door frames mounted to factory fitted fixpoints or roof rail mounted.
The next generation of roof racks.
They usually run on the length of your roof and rise away from the roof of your car to create a gap between the rails and the roof.
Utility of a roof rack without sacrificing style a sleek seamless appearance provide the ultimate combination of form and function shaped by the wind tunnel and engineered to exact specifications railbar sets the standard for lowest drag and reduced noise levels.
Thanks to the ingenious torque limiter key that clicks once it s properly tightened you can be sure of a safe and secure fit on your vehicle.
The benefit of having a raised roof rail is that it allows you to fit any crossbar on your car to give you the precise fitting.
However it is important not to overload the roof rack and stick to the weight guidelines to avoid the danger of an overloaded.
Some of the affordable options can still compete in practicality with more expensive solutions which can say a lot.
