Product Description
WingBlade Shape cuts through and efficiently disperses oncoming wind. WindDiffuser, a textured surface with raised angled “vectors”, disrupts, redirects and promotes clean air release – significantly reducing wind noise and drag. AeroBlade design and technology combination is our quietest bar ever, in fact…nothing (yes, nothing) is quieter
Product Details
- Size: ARB53, 53in
- Color: One Color
- Brand: Thule
- Model: ARB53
- Released on: 2011-08-15
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 3.00" h x 4.00" w x 47.00" l, 6.00 pounds
Features
- Aerodynamic bar helps reduce any possible cabin noise, and integrated T-slot allows easy mounting of select Thule accessories
- WindDiffuser textured surface on the t-slot cover disturbs the airflow better than a smooth surface, greatly reducing wing noise
- BoxBeam aluminum extrusion creates one of the strongest load bars in the market - over 800 lbs of force
- SwingBlade end caps pivot open to allow full access to the t-slot for easy accessory installs
- SmartSlide molded measurement system provides quick, no-hassle, tape-measure-free foot installation
- Best accessory compatibility and interface
- Easier, faster accessory attachment
- Fits the most vehicles
- Mounting feet Sold Separately
- Nothing is quieter or stronger
Most helpful customer reviews
27 of 30 people found the following review helpful.
What a difference aerodynamics can make...
By Walter Boyle
I just installed these on Friday and then spent 6 hours in my CR-V on Saturday. I had the square bars on before these and the difference was huge. Not only did the noise go down significantly but my gas mileage crept up a bit, too (only .3 MPG, but still). Easy to install and good looking. Only two drawbacks, and this is why they get 4 stars and not 5. The first is that with their silver color all the bugs you hit while driving show up. A little silly but it is noticeable. The second is regarding the use of roof racks. You will need to buy extra parts to mount any rack to these bars. They do not tell you this in the instructions or any where else. Thule has some of the worst documentation regarding this. I found REI to be very helpful in finding what i needed to actually secure my kayak racks, its a relatively cheap and easy fix but was major annoyance for 2 hours while I read online and researched the fix.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful.
Lives up to the quiet claim!
By h2oskibum
I replaced my Rapid Aero Load Bars with these Aeroblade Load Bars based on the claim that they are the quietest load bars on the market...well they totally lived up to the claim. I do miss the look with the fairing kit that was on my Rapid Aero Load Bars, as mentioned the fairing kit will not fit this new load bar. When you hear how much quieter it is, you wont care that the little Thule billboard is gone. I have this system on a Volkswagen Passat with a sun roof and the Rapid Aero Bar/Fairing combination really howled above 45mph. Also in the summer with the sun roof open...bugs would be sucked into the cabin by the low pressure area behind the fairing. You can imagine how cranky a wasp is when he is flying along minding his own business and then suddenly drops in your lap...not a good thing at 65 mph!!! I bought the Aeroblades solely on the wind noise claims and if you like your ride quieter, you wont be disappointed. Like I said this is a direct product comparison with the Rapid Areo bars which I had on my Passat for about a year and the Aeroblade bars that I put on a month ago. Be sure to check the notes on product fitment as a few of the carriers wont fit this wider load bar, mine did so I went for it. Great product improvement!!!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful.
Great bar, but watch your acessories
By Matthew Weaver
I have the 53" Aeroblade installed on a 2007 Ford Fusion and the fit is great. It looks nice too. I have only used mine to carry a bicycle so far but the rack has been rock solid. It fits securely enough to my car that I can rock the car by pushing on it and it does not flex at all. The wind noise is minimal and it does not appear to impact my fuel economy at all. In fact I recently got the best MPG I have ever seen on my car which was a bit unexpected. The only real downside is not all of the carriers will fit to it. Thule is up front about this on their website and dealers are aware of it, but it's still a bit of a disappointment. I particularly would like to use the canoe carrier but it won't fit.
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