tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4158601016174103420.post4352941239124683303..comments2024-03-24T20:30:55.379-07:00Comments on Subcompact Culture - The small car blog: The profound practically of a roof rackAndy Lilienthalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08962844660116593646noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4158601016174103420.post-69466592464523392592021-05-07T00:44:54.142-07:002021-05-07T00:44:54.142-07:00I agree with Andy, most roof rails will indeed dec...I agree with Andy, most roof rails will indeed decrease mileage due to drag, wind resistance, and weight of the load. But there are roof racks out there designed with aerodynamics in mind, to decrease the wind resistance and drag, which will help you with increasing your miles. Such as the aeroblade (here is a link if you would like to know more.) <br />https://www.rackfact.com/thule-aeroblade/<br />Skyehttps://www.rackfact.com/thule-aeroblade/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4158601016174103420.post-77921573246149102202010-06-01T07:05:26.310-07:002010-06-01T07:05:26.310-07:00Yes, having a roof rack will lower your mileage in...Yes, having a roof rack will lower your mileage in many cases due to increased wind resistance. However, we don't keep our rack on all the time, sans the winter time, when we keep it on since we ski/snowboard so often. <br /><br />However, like when we went and picked up the lumber: We put it on for the job and take it off. Takes about 10 min.Andy Lilienthalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962844660116593646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4158601016174103420.post-69927333638686466052010-05-31T21:39:25.380-07:002010-05-31T21:39:25.380-07:00Is it true that roof racks will lower your MPG?Is it true that roof racks will lower your MPG?D2Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07374465069395396071noreply@blogger.com