Recommended Roof Rack on a 2023 BMX X5 M50 w/ Flush Rails

Question:

Hello. I have a 23 bmw x5 m50 and I want to put cross bars on and I like the Yakima rails. Does the recommended 60” look good or too wide . I just want the right look. Want to put my own personality to it. ?? Thank u.

asked by: Kim

Expert Reply:

Thanks for the picture! The 60" crossbars might be a bit wide. The roof racks with the longer crossbars are typically used for kayak carriers or people that need to mount two bike racks. I recommend going with more of a flush mount set up and we do have one made by Yakima. It is the 2023 BMW X5 roof rack by Yakima and it includes the following parts:

Yakima SightLine FX Roof Rack for Flush Side Rails - JetStream Aero Crossbars - Black - Qty 2 item # Y73UV

SightClip Fit Kit for Yakima SightLine and RidgeLine Roof Rack Towers item # Y62CR

I have attached a picture below so you can see what this roof rack looks like installed.

If you don't like it and want to stick with the 60" wide crossbars, that extend over the side of the rails, you will need the following parts:

Yakima JetStream Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 60" Long - Qty 2 item # Y00426

SightLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars - Flush Side Rails - Qty 4 item # Y64AR

SightClip Fit Kit for Yakima SightLine Roof Rack Towers item # Y62CR

I have also attached a picture that will give you a good idea of what to expect with the longer crossbars.