Recommended Flush Mounted Roof Rack for a 2017 Ford Focus 5-Door RS

Updated 05/31/2023 | Published 05/24/2023

Products Featured in This Question

Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 50" Long - Qty 2

(1277)

$279.95

Fit Kit for Thule Evo Clamp and Edge Clamp Roof Rack Feet - 5125

(478)

$159.95

Thule WingBar Edge Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - Qty 2

(62)

$289.90

Edge Clamp Feet for Thule Edge Crossbars - Naked Roof - Qty 4

(16)

$359.95

Question:

Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 50inch Long - Qty 2 - TH711320 I know the recommended bar width for 2017 ford focus rs is 53inch but will the 50inch work? I want the least amount of overhang as possible. I will be using it with the with the Evo Clamp and fit kit.

asked by: Nar N

Expert Reply:

Most likely they won't because of how close the ends of the crossbars will be to the legs. I checked with Thule and they don't recommend using that short of a crossbar either. If you are looking for a roof rack with no overhang, I recommend a flush mount system from Thule. I have listed the parts you will need below:

Thule WingBar Edge Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - Qty 2 item # TH56FE

Edge Clamp Feet for Thule Edge Crossbars - Naked Roof - Qty 4 item # TH79SC

Fit Kit for Thule Evo Clamp and Edge Clamp Roof Rack Feet - 5125 item # TH145125

expert reply by: Jerred H