[tuchkata]

I am looking for the conpatible model for G45, unfortunately without success. Do you know whether they have changed since G01 or they are exactly the same?

[Ravenous666]

The new original BMW roofrack for the G45 in black has the partnumber 82-70-5-A69-956

[hsupdx]

Tuchkata, any luck on a Thule roof rack? I am looking for one too.

[Ravenous666]

There is multple options acording to the Thule website.
The numbers are Thule partnumbers you need to combine for a roofbar kit.

Thule wingbar edge kit:
Thule WingBar Edge 95 cm rail set of one black 721420
Thule WingBar Edge 95 cm rail set of one black 721420
Thule Edge Flush Rail foot set of four 720600
Thule Kit 186193

Thule wingbar evo kit:
Thule WingBar Evo 127 cm rail set of two black 711320
Thule Evo Flush Rail foot set of four black 710600
Thule Kit 186193

Thule square bar evo kit:
Thule SquareBar Evo 127 cm rail set of two black 712300
Thule Evo Flush Rail foot set of four black 710600
Thule Kit 186193

[hsupdx]

Hi Ravenous666,

Thanks for the response, however, when I go to the Thule website and input compatible racks for the 2025 BMW X3, it shows nothing. Are the Thule racks for G01 and G45 compatible?

[Ravenous666]

Information is from the German Thule website

[tuchkata]

This is what I got. It is already available as mentioned above. Seems there is a small difference in the kit conpared to G01.

[hsupdx]

Thanks, you are right. I’m in the US, so it looks like Thule has not released the proper kit in the market. Glad to hear they have something in Europe already. Happy driving!

[Vote Quimby]

Like many of you, I'm intending to port over the existing Wingbar Evo setup from my G01.

If any of you find the missing 6193 kit in North America please post it here, as will I if I find one.

TIA

[jjefls]

I wonder what has changed between the 186007 and 186193. BMW flush roof rails had a shared profile since ~ the launch of F25 (2010) to allow the continued use of the same kit.

[Vote Quimby]

Originally Posted by jjefls

I wonder what has changed between the 186007 and 186193. BMW flush roof rails had a shared profile since ~ the launch of F25 (2010) to allow the continued use of the same kit.

That’s a good point. With any luck, nothing.

Has anyone attempted it?

[jjefls]

Originally Posted by Vote Quimby

That’s a good point. With any luck, nothing.

Has anyone attempted it?

I have a set on my X1 currently, may try moving it over to the X3 this weekend if I'm bored. I'll update if I get around to it

[Vote Quimby]

Originally Posted by jjefls

I have a set on my X1 currently, may try moving it over to the X3 this weekend if I'm bored. I'll update if I get around to it

Awesome - thanks if you do, and no worries if you don’t!

[undauntednyc]

Any further experiences with Thule? I'm trying to avoid the BMW branded ones. I've seen one on the X5 and I find them ugly. I reached out to Thule mentioning the 186193 from the Euro sites but not on the US sites. But I got an unexpected answer. They mentioned the 186007 as the solution. So maybe the 186193 and the 186007 are the same?

[Vote Quimby]

... the plot thickens.

[tuchkata]

I have ordered the roof racks, but will be delivered first week of February. Would give feedback once I have them. This is for Europe though, don't know about North America.

[undauntednyc]

Just got another follow-up email from Thule. It seems the 186193 kit is indeed meant for the G45. Do not purchase the 186007 kit! I'll have to wait for availability in the US. Hoping supply opens up end of Jan or early Feb.

[tuchkata]

Just gor mine yesterday but haven't put them on the car yet

[undauntednyc]

I ended up getting the BMW OEM ones for a discount. Not the best looking cross bars but I have a few big ski trips in a week and need to load the cargo box. Super finicky to get on. They're not bad though. Surprisingly quiet compared the to wingblade evo's I had previously.