Wind Noise With Roof Rack

How to reduce wind noise.

Wind noise with roof rack.

If you still notice roof rack wind noise after checking your rack and mount attachments and want to further pursue roof rack wind reduction consider installing a wind fairing. Wind fairings are usually universal but are available in different lengths to fit your vehicle. A wind fairing s goal is to reduce the wind noises which are brought about by the roof rack you have placed in your vehicle. The wind noise we hear from some roof racks is known as aeolian no ise and is produced by wind when it passes over or through objects.

Incorrect installation is the most common cause of noisy roof racks. A roof rack wind fairing is an easy to install plastic shield that deflects wind away from the roof rack therefore reducing wind noise. A wind fairing is a windshield that is placed on the front crossbar of a roof rack. The top section of the wind fairing attaches to the front crossbar while the bottom rests on top of the car.

If the surface the wind passes over has a consistent shape the disturbance becomes tonal and at certain frequencies very annoying.