What Wind Fairing will Work with My Aftermarket Aero Bars on My Volvo XC90?

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Volvo XC90 and aftermarket roof rack aero bars. Looking for a fairing that will quiet the rack at high speeds, looking for 44-46 width. What is your recommendation?

asked by: Alexander G

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Hello Alexander,

For a wind fairing that is 44-46" long, I would go with the AirScreen XT # TH82WV. The # TH82WV is 44" long, and will work on your aftermarket aero style crossbars.

What brand roof rack did you go with? What do you mainly use it for?

expert reply by: Kate F

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Kate F.

8/7/2025

Hey Alexander, Did the AirScreen XT work well for quieting your roof rack at high speeds? I'm curious because it might help others looking for a similar solution.

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