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HI,

I went for aero bars partly because I thought they looked nicer!  I must say I have not noticed any wind noise, but I have never had the square ones so don't whether the noise with them would be any more noticable.

Quote: Originally posted by andyscrooge on 16/7/2006

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the aero ones can be a bit wider so make sure the u-bolts on the roofbox will fit

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Hi the aero one are wider so they are stronger.If you buy a thule box the u-bolts fit both types of bars .

Gary

Quote: Originally posted by Peridot on 16/7/2006

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The shape of the bars is not going to make much difference when you've got a great big roof box on top of them.

I've never noticed any significant wind noise with square bars, with or without the box.

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we've got square bars because of the price difference. They were fitted last year and we've left them on the car as we've been away already this year and are going again in a couple of weeks. We don't notice that they're on ther car.

Unless you wnat to splash out I would just go for the square ones. Like someone else said, when the roof box is on, you can hardly see the roof bars.

Just a thought about the price difference, have you tried Ebay,there are usually loads on there, I bought my Thule aero bars, and the correct fitting kit for just £65. practically brand new they are brilliant, and so easy to fit

Jon

Does it really make that much difference?

Is the question which are more economical feul wise? Personaaly, I don't think it makes alot of difference ........ fuel economy is not an issue when you have a large roof box attached to the bars.

If wind noise is the problem ....... the answer and solution is easy ............. don't fit them!!