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Dose anyone know how many Thule ProRide 598 Roof Mounted Bike Racks you can get on a car, I am hoping to get 3 on a 4 door car with wingbar evo'

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  • WheelspinnerWheelspinner Posts: 6,462
    3 should be fine. Fit the middle one facing opposite way to give handlebar clearance. I had 4 of the 561 model on my wagon at one point.

    Just make sure your roof rails will take that load. 3 or 4 bikes on racks creates a *lot* of drag at speed.
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  • As above, should be able to get 4 racks on the roof bars. If you get roofbars look for ones that are the full width of the car.
  • oxomanoxoman Posts: 11,732
    I managed to get 3 on my cactus by topping and tailing using wing bars between the roof rails. I have had 4 on top of bars that go over the rails that are wider. Again top and tailing.
    Too many bikes according to Mrs O.
  • thistle_thistle_ Posts: 6,976

    Just make sure your roof rails will take that load. 3 or 4 bikes on racks creates a *lot* of drag at speed.

    If they're TT bikes it will be fine.
  • loltorideloltoride Posts: 460
    I had 4 pro ride on a BMW 4 series using wingbar never had any issues.
    So Far!
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