What are the best roof rack options for a Kia Telluride?

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Honestly Im so fed up with these cheap universal crossbars I bought off Amazon for my Kia Telluride. The wind noise is absolutely unbearable above 50mph it literally sounds like a tea kettle is screaming on top of my car the whole time we're driving. Im supposed to be heading out to the Rockies next Friday for a big family camping trip and I cant imagine listening to that whistling for twelve hours straight. I need something that actually fits the flush rails properly and doesnt vibrate like crazy. My budget is around 500 bucks and I gotta get them ordered like yesterday so I can get my Thule box mounted up. What are the best roof rack options for a Kia Telluride that wont make me lose my mind?

qmgttsqhyo · Accepted Answer

Basically, your current bars are creating a vortex shed that causes that whistling. You need a tapered airfoil shape like the Thule WingBar Edge Roof Rack System. It uses a textured strip to break up airflow.

Thule WingBar Evo 118cm Silver Aluminum

Yakima JetStream Crossbars Black 50 inch Both use aerodynamic extrusions that reduce drag significantly compared to universal kits. Get the specific Kia fit kit for those flush rails.

An inspiration for those who l · Answer

Agreed about the shape. Ngl I once saw a cheap set fly off a car on the highway and it was terrifying, so I always go for specific fitments now.

Kia Telluride OEM Roof Rack Cross Bars S9F21-AU001 because they bolt into the rail points

Rhino-Rack Vortex SX Roof Rack System Silver JA9142 for a solid load rating The OEM ones are super quiet and wont give you any anxiety.