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Old 10-30-2012, 10:17 PM   #6 (permalink)
campisi
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: California
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Xterra - '13 Nissan Xterra Pro-4X
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The tires do, in fact, extend a few inches past the car on both sides. This is probably where most of the MPG hit is occurring. Not much I can do about that, but on long trips I may go ahead and remove the bars and velcro to the frame. Sometimes I use an extender for a 2nd bike and I'll bet the bars (and seat for that matter) would have even more effect.

Roof rail delete is on the list of things to do!
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