How do you measure roof racks for fairing?

The best way to pick out a fairing is to measure the distance between the feet of the roof rack and go with a fairing length that best matches that distance. The Inno fairings are designed to fit most crossbar shapes so those will be your best option.

How do wind fairings work?

A roof rack wind fairing is an easy-to-install plastic shield that deflects wind away from the roof rack, therefore reducing wind noise. Wind fairings are usually universal but are available in different lengths to fit your vehicle.

Why do my roof racks whistle?

The whistling noise from the roof rack is caused by wind passing over the bar on top of your car. If the surface (the roof rack) is a consistent shape, the airflow develops a tone, hence the whistling. The technical name for this is Aeolian noise (also spelled Eolian).

Do wind fairings help with mpg?

Absolutely! Quite often we hear from our customers that they get 1 to 2 miles per gallon better than before. Occasionally there are customers that see an improvement of 3 mpg. Read our Customer Testimonials to see proof that our wind deflectors really work.

Why are my roof racks whistling?

Do roof racks cause wind noise?

Why Do Roof Racks Make Noise? The whistling noise from the roof rack is caused by wind passing over the bar on top of your car. If the surface (the roof rack) is a consistent shape, the airflow develops a tone, hence the whistling. The technical name for this is Aeolian noise (also spelled Eolian).

What is a Yakima smart fairing?

A smart fairing that easily attaches to any Yakima bar – and just about anyone else’s – to quiet wind noise and reduce drag. Shipping calculated at checkout.

What’s the best way to reduce wind noise on Yakima?

A smart fairing that easily attaches to any Yakima bar – and just about anyone else’s – to quiet wind noise and reduce drag. Shipping calculated at checkout. It does the job! I’ve had the same windshield for the past 6 years and it’s done exactly as described.

What is the continuecontinue fairing?

Continue. A smart fairing that easily attaches to any Yakima bar – and just about anyone else’s – to quiet wind noise and reduce drag. Shipping calculated at checkout.

Is the fairing on a roof rack worth it?

After attaching the Windshield, which was really easy and only took about 15 minutes, the wind noise is gone completely. Definitely a worthwhile purchase for any roof rack. The fairing was easy to install and stops the whistling I was hearing prior to installing it.