Can Inno Square Cross Bars mount to Thule Podium Cross Bar Towers?

Updated 07/30/2019 | Published 07/29/2019

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Inno Square Crossbars - Steel - Black - 79" Long - Qty 2

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Inno Feet for Square Crossbars - Track Systems, Flush Side Rails, and Fixed Mounting Points - Qty 4

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Custom Fit Kit for Inno XS300, XS350, XS400, XS450, INTR, and INXR Roof Rack Feet

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Question:

Are these bars compatible with Thule products, specifically Thule Podium 460. Thanks.

asked by: Effie

Helpful Expert Reply:

While roof rack manufacturers do not specifically make or test their products with products from other manufacturers, I can tell you that the Inno Square Bars, # IN436L, are the same dimensions as the Thule Square Crossbars prior to 2019. Thule changed the design of their square bars in 2019.

If you have the old Thule Podium Feet, # TH460, then technically the Inno bars should fit based on their dimensions, but you must understand that there would be no warranty coverage or guarantees against potential issues. Unfortunately this combination just hasn't been tested together.

Instead, the best option for you would be to go with a complete roof rack setup that was designed as an entire unit such as the Inno Square Crossbars # IN436L, Inno Feet # INTR, and the custom fit kit for your specific vehicle. If you can tell me the year, make and model of your vehicle, I'd be happy to tell you which specific fit kit you will need.

expert reply by: Patrick R