Installation of Malone Roof Rails # MPG216 for Maximum Crossbar Spread
Question:
I have a 2012 BMW X5 xDrive35d with the raised factory installed roof rails running front to back. I was looking at your Malone MPG216 roof rails and have a question about the crossbar spread. According to your description the minimum crossbar spread is 27.5. I am just wondering if it is possible to make that spread larger in order to carry something longer? Thanks for your help.
asked by: Nick
Expert Reply:
The Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack - Aero Crossbars - Raised, Factory Side Rails - Aluminum - 58" Long # MPG216 are able to be positioned anywhere along your factory side rails. They do have a recommended minimum of 27-1/2 inches spread to help disperse the weight, but there is not a maximum crossbar spread restriction. You can absolutely move them farther apart to carry something larger on your roof, you will just want to stay within the rated capacity of 165 lbs. As long as you are on the raised rail between the mounts you will be fine.
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Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack - Aero Crossbars - Raised Side Rails - Aluminum - 58" Long - Silver
- Roof Rack
- Complete Roof Systems
- Aero Bars
- 58 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Silver
- Malone
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