Roof Racks for Every Ride

The right roof rack depends on your vehicle’s roof type, year, and what you want to carry. Raised rails, flush rails, fixed points and bare roofs all use different mounting systems, so it’s worth starting with the correct vehicle fitment before choosing the bar style.

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Raised rails sit above the roof with a gap underneath, while flush rails sit tight against the roofline. Fixed points are factory mounting locations sometimes hidden under covers, and bare roof vehicles use a clamp-style mounting system.

Flush rail roof racks | Raised rail roof racks | Fixed point roof racks | Bare roof rack systems

Thule WingBar Edge gives the cleanest, most factory-style look, with the bars finishing neatly inside the feet. Thule WingBar Evo gives you more usable bar width, which can be handy for bikes, kayaks, roof boxes, ski carriers or mixed accessory setups.

Read our WingBar Evo vs Edge comparison

Sometimes. The bars may be reusable if the width still suits the new vehicle, but the feet and fitting kit often need to change. If you already own Thule or Rhino-Rack bars, it’s worth checking before trying to piece together a kit from old gear.

Read our guide to reusing old roof racks on a new vehicle

Most roof rack systems are rated around 75kg, but the actual limit depends on your vehicle, roof type, rack system and how the load is used. Always check the vehicle roof load rating as well as the rack rating.

Yes, roof racks and roof-mounted gear can affect fuel economy or EV range. The bars themselves usually make a smaller difference than bulky accessories like roof boxes, bike racks, kayak carriers or roof trays. Removing accessories when not in use helps keep noise and drag down.

If you want the most flexibility, an overhanging aero bar like Thule WingBar Evo or Rhino-Rack Sportz is usually the better choice. Flush bars look tidier, but they have less usable width once you start adding wider accessories.