Recommended Lowest Profile Roof Rack for a 2020 BMW X3 w/ Flush Roof Rails

Question:

Hi there, Can you share some crossbar / roof combinations that would work for the following parameters? BMW X3 2020 190cm powder skis Bar+Box combo = 16inches additional height 7ft garage door and 66inch car... Ideally quieter bars...

asked by: Bill

Expert Reply:

The most low profile roof rack for your 2020 BMW X3 is going to be the roof rack from Thule and it includes the following parts:

Thule WingBar Edge Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - Qty 2 item # TH89FE

Edge Flush Rail Feet for Thule Edge Crossbars - Flush, Factory Side Rails - Qty 4 item # TH89SC

Fit Kit for Thule Evo Flush Rail and Edge Flush Rail Roof Rack Feet - 6007 item # TH186007

This system gives you a quiet, reliable roof rack that also has the best look because it is flush-mounted, which means the crossbars only go the width of the rails on your BMW. It attaches directly to these rails on your X3 without drilling and has a 165 lbs capacity. The crossbars and all of the components of this roof rack will sit only 4" above the height of the rails on your BMW's roof. Hopefully that 66" includes the rails.

The shortest cargo box we have that will be long enough for your skis is the Yakima GrandTour Lo Rooftop Cargo Box item # Y46FR. It measures 91" long x 37" wide x 10" tall and gives you 15 cubic feet of storage space.

This roof rack and cargo box combo will add 14" of height to your X3 so you'll have 4" to spare.