Best bike rack for 2011 335i? - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

NeoItaly1 · 06-02-2012, 12:45 PM

Can you tell me what is the best bike rack for the roof of my 2011 335i sedan.
Any pics would be great.
Thanks

cvc 22349a · 06-02-2012, 12:53 PM

Best? I have Thule just cuz I've had Thule for so many years. The rubber covers for the feet marr the paint on the roof of the car, so Thule may not be best. BMW oem accessory roof racks don't have that rubber boot, so they may be best, but I don't know if Thule or Yakima carriers fit on BMW's roof racks, so you may be stuck buying BMW's carriers to fit their racks.

cvc 22349a · 06-02-2012, 01:03 PM

Here's a pic. There's at least one roof rack thread on this forum btw

NeoItaly1 · 06-02-2012, 01:07 PM

I like the Yakima High Roller. Anyone used this or have any knowledge on it?

NeoItaly1 · 06-02-2012, 10:11 PM

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hgulloE92 · 06-03-2012, 08:24 AM

Here's a shot of the OEM rack and carrier. Just installed it this week, For the price compare to Thule its a better deal but I think the Thule looks a whole lot better.

e90-328i · 06-03-2012, 08:39 AM

I had Yakima for my old Acura. And it was good but feet touched the roof and like other post it will leave a fine mark after a while. I now use oem rack and it's great as it doesn't touch roof paint. I do think there are adapters to use other bike racks on BMW base rack from Yakima or Thule. I didn't know this and bought BMW bike racks and sold my Yakima ones.

NeoItaly1 · 06-03-2012, 09:07 AM

Thanks. Yes, I understand not wanting it to sit on the paint and do damage to it. I will check with Yakima and see if the High Roller can be put on the Factory rack.

dan11 · 06-03-2012, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hgulloE92

Here's a shot of the OEM rack and carrier. Just installed it this week, For the price compare to Thule its a better deal but I think the Thule looks a whole lot better.

Is there a reason why you would rack your bike backwards?? Just wondering cause I get a lot of front bike wheel shake on the highway

NeoItaly1 · 06-03-2012, 09:57 AM

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[/IMG]That's why I like this setup.

hgulloE92 · 06-03-2012, 10:18 AM

If I turn the bike around the clamp that holds the bike frame to the rack wont reach, If I flip it around on the passenger side it will face forward. Its still a work in progress at this time. The biggest pain was the instructions I received with the bike rack didn't come in English!

Quote:

Originally Posted by dan11

Is there a reason why you would rack your bike backwards?? Just wondering cause I get a lot of front bike wheel shake on the highway

06-02-2012, 12:45 PM	#1
NeoItaly1 Private First Class Drives: 2011 BMW 335i-Titanium Silver Join Date: May 2012 Location: Pensacola, Florida Posts: 142 iTrader: (0)	Best bike rack for 2011 335i? Can you tell me what is the best bike rack for the roof of my 2011 335i sedan. Any pics would be great. Thanks
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06-02-2012, 12:53 PM	#2
cvc 22349a Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: SF Bay Posts: 1,697 iTrader: (7)	Best? I have Thule just cuz I've had Thule for so many years. The rubber covers for the feet marr the paint on the roof of the car, so Thule may not be best. BMW oem accessory roof racks don't have that rubber boot, so they may be best, but I don't know if Thule or Yakima carriers fit on BMW's roof racks, so you may be stuck buying BMW's carriers to fit their racks. __________________ 2007 E90 335i, TiAg, 6AT, ZPP, ZSP, ZCW, 6FL, HD Quaife lsd, ETS fmic, GIAC tune, Dinan intake/exhaust, KW/M3/Meyle susp, Apex Arc 8, Mich PSS

06-02-2012, 01:03 PM	#3
cvc 22349a Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: SF Bay Posts: 1,697 iTrader: (7)	Here's a pic. There's at least one roof rack thread on this forum btw Attached Images __________________ 2007 E90 335i, TiAg, 6AT, ZPP, ZSP, ZCW, 6FL, HD Quaife lsd, ETS fmic, GIAC tune, Dinan intake/exhaust, KW/M3/Meyle susp, Apex Arc 8, Mich PSS

06-03-2012, 08:24 AM	#6
hgulloE92 Enlisted Member Drives: 08 335xi Montego Blue Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 35 iTrader: (1)	Here's a shot of the OEM rack and carrier. Just installed it this week, For the price compare to Thule its a better deal but I think the Thule looks a whole lot better. Attached Images

06-03-2012, 08:39 AM	#7
e90-328i Private First Class Drives: 2011 328i RWD! Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: yyz Posts: 184 iTrader: (0)	I had Yakima for my old Acura. And it was good but feet touched the roof and like other post it will leave a fine mark after a while. I now use oem rack and it's great as it doesn't touch roof paint. I do think there are adapters to use other bike racks on BMW base rack from Yakima or Thule. I didn't know this and bought BMW bike racks and sold my Yakima ones. __________________ 2011 328i RWD Sports 6MT PE aFe Magnum stage 2 LUX

06-02-2012, 01:07 PM	#4
NeoItaly1 Private First Class Drives: 2011 BMW 335i-Titanium Silver Join Date: May 2012 Location: Pensacola, Florida Posts: 142 iTrader: (0)	I like the Yakima High Roller. Anyone used this or have any knowledge on it?

06-02-2012, 10:11 PM	#5
NeoItaly1 Private First Class Drives: 2011 BMW 335i-Titanium Silver Join Date: May 2012 Location: Pensacola, Florida Posts: 142 iTrader: (0)	.?

06-03-2012, 09:07 AM	#8
NeoItaly1 Private First Class Drives: 2011 BMW 335i-Titanium Silver Join Date: May 2012 Location: Pensacola, Florida Posts: 142 iTrader: (0)	Thanks. Yes, I understand not wanting it to sit on the paint and do damage to it. I will check with Yakima and see if the High Roller can be put on the Factory rack.

06-03-2012, 09:57 AM	#10
NeoItaly1 Private First Class Drives: 2011 BMW 335i-Titanium Silver Join Date: May 2012 Location: Pensacola, Florida Posts: 142 iTrader: (0)	[IMG][/IMG]That's why I like this setup.

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