Can Older Thule Square Bars be Installed on a 2011 BMW X3 with Flush Bars?

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Can you recommend a foot pack for my 2011 bmw x3 with flushed rail to use with my old thule square bar, not evo?

asked by: Giang L

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Expert Reply:

Hey Giang, thanks for reaching out!

The Thule feet that work with the older Thule square bars are no longer available, but we've found that the Inno square bar feet will work.

Inno has the Feet # INTR that fit with the Fit Kit # INTR141 for the flush rails on your 2011 BMW X3, but Inno doesn't show this combo as a fit for your vehicle, so I recommend going with their Aero Roof Rack # IN98PR which gets you a whole new setup designed to fit your vehicle exactly.

What do you plan on using the roof rack for?

expert reply by: Jon G

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Giang L.

8/27/2025

I want to add a bike rack to carry with the roof rack. I will check out your recommendation. Thanks

Jon G.

8/27/2025

@GiangL Sounds good. We carry roof bike racks too, so if you don't have one just let me know what bike you have and I'll be happy to make a recommendation for you!

Giang L.

10/22/2025

Hi Jon: I have received the INTR and INTR141 for several weeks now. But the instructions for how the 2 kits go together leave a lot of question unanswered. Am I missing another part or something because I cannot figure out how to connect the INTR to the TR141? Thanks for your help.

Jon G.

10/22/2025

@GiangL I'm not able to find the instructions for the INTR, but if you're having trouble getting them to fit together, then that might explain why Inno doesn't have them listed for your vehicle.

Giang L.

10/22/2025

@JonG what do you suggest that I try next?

Jon G.

10/22/2025

@GiangL I recommend going with their Aero Roof Rack # IN98PR.

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