Thule Roof Bars

[BGC]

Evening everyone,

just looking to share my experience and see if anyone else has had a similar problem. 
i purchased a set of Thule aerobars and the appropriate feet to fit the 200. However, with the bodywork on the roof being shaped at the front, I have found that the feet at the front have a tendency to edge ever so slightly back and therefore slacken off even more as the roof shape narrows where the feet make contact with the roof. With my cycle carrier on the roof, the left front foot edged enough back that it became loose whilst driving on the M9 last week - fortunately I spotted it.  I tighten them as much as I can but even after a 5 mile journey, they can slacken off a little. I am travelling with my bikes to Birmingham in a few weeks and slightly apprehensive about it given the M9 difficulty.  
maybe it’s just me but wanted to see what others experienced. 

[northernstar]

Do you have them positioned correctly? Perhaps they are too far forward. See below for the 'official' Lexus roof bars.

[BGC]

I believe so but can check. 

[BGC]

Sorry for delay. Not had reason to go far until this weekend. Have tape measure to hand and will see how I get on. 

[Las Palmas]

Do you know how much weight can be placed on the roof of a CT with the Thule bar mounted?

Also looking at the Thule web-site I see nothing that would fit a Lexus CT200h.

[BGC]

I’ve read it’s 100kg on aerobars. Here : https://www.roofrackstore.com.au/thule-wingbar-evo-silver-roof-rack-for-lexus-ct-200h-5-door-hatchback-2011-onward-p-571010.html

[northernstar]

On 7/9/2022 at 9:01 PM, BGC said:

I’ve read it’s 100kg on aerobars. Here : https://www.roofrackstore.com.au/thule-wingbar-evo-silver-roof-rack-for-lexus-ct-200h-5-door-hatchback-2011-onward-p-571010.html

those wingbars stick out at the side, perfectly positioned to whack your head on as you get into or out of the car 😂

the oem lexus 'flushbars' and the thule equivalent dont have that functionality, which is a bonus.

[BGC]

On 7/7/2022 at 9:00 PM, BGC said:

Sorry for delay. Not had reason to go far until this weekend. Have tape measure to hand and will see how I get on. 

Worked a treat. Down to Stratford Upon Avon with both bikes intact. Cheers.