We select the longitudinal rails on the roof of the car
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The choice of arches on the roof depends on the planned volume of luggage transportation. If the roof rails are rarely used, cheap pipes can be supplied.
Roof rails are a structure made of metal pipes that are installed on the roof for carrying luggage. The ends of the arcs are equipped with plastic elements for attaching the trunk. Universal longitudinal rails on the roof of the car are suitable for any car, regardless of brand and model. There are standard trunks designed for a specific type of car.
Types of longitudinal rails for the car
Rails have different characteristics:
- Material. Pipes can be made of plastic, metal (aluminum or stainless steel) or metal-plastic. Strength depends more on the quality of the material than on its type. Expensive plastic models are more reliable than cheap stainless steel designs.
- Design. Determines whether pipes can be installed on the machine. Universal longitudinal rails on the roof of the car can be installed even on those cars that do not have standard fasteners. The arches are slightly different in shape, you can choose pipes that fit optimally into the exterior of the car.
- Dimensions (the parameter is important only when choosing a universal trunk). The arcs differ in the length and diameter of the pipes used.
- Design. Roof rails can be painted, chromed or natural metallic.
- Price. The cost of universal longitudinal rails for cars lies in the range of 2000-17500 rubles.
Longitudinal rails
Before installing the roof rack, it is worth consulting about the permissible transportable weight. Information is provided by the car manufacturer or authorized dealer. Carrying cargo on the roof degrades the dynamic performance of the machine, and the overbalance negatively affects handling and safety.
The best inexpensive longitudinal rails for cars
Budget luggage arches for cars are produced by companies:
- Eurodetail. Offers a universal longitudinal roof rack for a car at a price of 2300 rubles. (arc length - 1,1 m) up to 5700 (1,35 m with a lock). You can pick up longitudinal roof rails on the roof of any car (Renault Duster, Audi 80, Nissan X-Trail, Hyundai Creta, Mazda CX 5, Datsun On-do, all Lada models) .
- PT group. Reinforced black arches for the Lada station wagon cost 3000 rubles.
- "APS". Unified trunks for Russian cars. The price of arcs for a Lada sedan is 3000 rubles, a Kalina station wagon is 4000 rubles.
Often in the description of universal roof rails, car models are listed for which the trunk is suitable. This is due to the different lengths of the arcs and the method of attachment.
Average Price
In the range of 5000-10000 rubles, standard arcs of imported manufacturing plants and universal products of firms are sold:
- "APS" (goods for cars of foreign models);
- Mazda;
- CUT;
- Mitsubishi;
- OEM-Tuning.
Car roof rack
Premium segment railings
A longitudinal roof rack for a car with a price of more than 10000 rubles is considered elite. Premium goods are produced by such automakers as: Ford, Nissan, Toyota, GM, Land Rover. Universal models are offered by Globe, TYG.
The choice of arches on the roof depends on the planned volume of luggage transportation. If the roof rails are rarely used, cheap pipes can be supplied. With frequent use, it is better to pay more, but buy a reliable and durable design.
