Longest Possible Crossbars That Can Be Installed On A 2013 Chevy Tahoe

Updated 10/24/2025 | Published 10/22/2025

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Yakima 72" HD Tracks for Roof Racks, OverHaul HD, and OutPost HD

(38)

$230.62

Yakima CoreBar Crossbar - Steel - Black - 80" Long - Qty 1

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$133.44

TimberLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars - Raised, Factory Side Rails - Qty 4

(35)

$274.95

Yakima TimberLine Roof Rack for Raised Rails - CoreBar Crossbars - Steel - Black - Qty 2

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$503.90

Question:

I need to add roof rack rails to my 2013 Chevy Tahoe. I want the longest versions available. Can you let me what to buy

asked by: Todd A

Expert Reply:

Hi Todd!

I am pretty sure you mean you are wanting the widest crossbar set up possible, right? If that's the case, I have the longest possible option listed below:

TimberLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars - Raised, Factory Side Rails - Qty 4 # Y33TR
Yakima CoreBar Crossbar - Steel - Black - 80" Long - Qty 1 # 8880656

The Yakima comes with 80" wide crossbars and will be the longest possible option. Your Tahoe is 79" wide without the mirrors, so you will be legal in every state. As long as the crossbars are not wider that the mirrors, you are good.

With that said, we recommend the Yakima TimberLine Roof Rack for Raised Rails - CoreBar Crossbars - Steel - Black - Qty 2 # Y67YD for your 2013 Tahoe. This kit has 60" crossbars and tends to cover most everyone's needs. Plus I think with how far the 80" crossbars would go past the towers, I couldn't tell you what the carrying capacity would be.

What are you going to be carrying?

expert reply by: Lazer S

Todd A.

10/23/2025

Hi thanks for the reply. As of now their are no rails on my SUV. I need to purchase and install rails. Can you recommend what rails would work for my Tahoe? Thanks

Lazer S.

10/24/2025

@ToddA Sorry about that, I thought you meant the crossbars. For tracks, you would need to measure your roof to see how long you can go. Tracks do need to stay as flat as possible though, so keep that in mind when measuring. I would still stick with Yakima and if you can swing the 72" tracks, I would get the following set up: Yakima 72" HD Tracks for Roof Racks, OverHaul HD, and OutPost HD # Y84MR SkyLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars - Fixed Mounting Points, Flush Rails, and Track Systems - Qty 4 # Y53TR Landing Pad 26 for Yakima SkyLine Towers - Qty 2 # Y75ZR (will need qty.2 sets) Yakima CoreBar Crossbar - Steel - Black - 80" Long - Qty 1 # 8880656 (will need qty.2 sets) If you need a shorter track, let me know and I can find one that will fit better. I can also find a shorter crossbar if you don't need the super wide 80" one.