Thule Roof Rack Wind Noise

The wind noise we hear from some roof racks is known as aeolian no ise and is produced by wind when it passes over or through objects.

Thule roof rack wind noise.

Thanks for any insight and suggestions. Thule edge and thule evo. Will a thule fairing be effective in reducing the noise and will it make the rack nore aerodynamic when not carrying the kayak. Attaches to thule aeroblade aeroblade edge and squarebar with included hardware.

I get better mileage with a huge thule box and single bike carrier with no bike with no fairing then i did with nothing but the fairing. If you can move the rack further back on the crossbars that should help but what would help the most is a fairing for the crossbars. Roof rack accessories are prone to making wind noise but there are a couple ways to help reduce it. 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.

If the surface the wind passes over has a consistent shape the disturbance becomes tonal and at certain frequencies very annoying. Although wind fairings do not eliminate the noise 100 percent it does minimize it significantly to prevent you from being distracted while you are driving. The next generation of roof racks. Aeroblade and aeroblade edge clamps give full access to the upper t track for quick accessory mounting and removal.

A wind fairing s goal is to reduce the wind noises which are brought about by the roof rack you have placed in your vehicle. Constantly aiming at staying one step ahead and working closely together with the car industry thule introduces a new generation of roof rack systems. I just installed a thule roof rack on ny 2004 honda accord. I got one to cut down on the noise and it cut down my mileage rather significantly.