Hi , i have a 2011 sportback with factory fitted roof rails and want to get some 'Thule' roof bars to fit . Can anyone please tell me which ones i need ? Many thanks . :thumbsup:
THULE ROOF BARS - WHICH ONES ?
- Thread starter shilts
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JST_A3
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I'd get the Audi ones mate ,they look a lot better.
Thule bars are a standard width to fit any car, so for most cars they are too wide, and therefore stick out a bit on each side. The Audi ones with integrated feet look a lot neater.
You can fit Thule bike racks etc to the Audi bars.
Thule bars are a standard width to fit any car, so for most cars they are too wide, and therefore stick out a bit on each side. The Audi ones with integrated feet look a lot neater.
You can fit Thule bike racks etc to the Audi bars.
This is what you want
Genuine roof bars for Audi A3 Sportback 05-11 on eBay (end time 13-Mar-11 19:14:49 GMT)
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Thanks guy's this is a great help . If i were to fit the thule bike racks how many bikes would i be able to safely transport on a sportback ? Many thanks .
Only used 2 myself, but definitely get 3, maybe 4.
Biggest problem if the bikes are similar size is the handlebars. For 3 bikes best to have the middle one pointing the other way.
4 would work no probs if 2 are kids bikes, or if adult bikes then if you loosened and swivel the handlebars around.
Biggest problem if the bikes are similar size is the handlebars. For 3 bikes best to have the middle one pointing the other way.
4 would work no probs if 2 are kids bikes, or if adult bikes then if you loosened and swivel the handlebars around.
Thankyou , 2 adult , 2 Childs would be what I would be going for , so i guess alternating them as you say is the key . Would i be better going for the Thule bars as opposed to the Audi with 4 bikes as yak says they are slightly wider , thanks .
I have the Thule Aero bars and they're great. Watch out when opening you rear boot hatch when carrying a bike rack on the top - the boot won't open fully and you need to be careful of contact between the rear lip spoiler and the bike rack.
