Universal Roof Bars 120 and 135 cm Without Rails

Roof bars without factory rails: equip a car with a smooth roof

Most sedans and city cars have nothing on the roof. No rails, no side rails, nothing to attach to — and that is precisely the problem this kit solves. These universal roof bars come with their feet and complete hardware: they do not require factory roof rails. Your car with a smooth roof receives two crossbars in 120 or 135 cm and becomes capable of carrying a roof box, a basket, bags, or long equipment this afternoon.

A complete kit rather than two bars alone

This is the difference that counts upon receiving the package: everything shown in the visuals is included. The two crossbars, the feet, the clamping plates, and the entire set of bolts arrive together. You do not have to hunt for a missing piece two days before departure, which happens too often with cheap roof bars sold without hardware.

Visually, the set remains understated: two dark crossbars placed across the roof, compact feet, no ostentatious extra thickness. The car takes on a holiday departure look without turning into an expedition vehicle.

Aluminum, ABS, and steel: what makes up this bar kit

The manufacturer announces an aluminum alloy assembly for the bar, ABS for the contact parts, and steel for the hardware. Each material is in its place: aluminum supports bending without adding weight, ABS protects the paint at the contact point, steel ensures the clamping. This is the classic recipe for roof crossbars intended to stay outside all year without rusting.

The load announced by the manufacturer is 100 kg per bar. Take this value as a theoretical maximum and not as a target: the figure that concerns you is the maximum roof load written in your car's manual, often between 50 and 80 kg all included, accessory included.

• Universal roof bar without rails — designed for smooth roofs without factory rails.
• Two lengths available — 120 cm or 135 cm depending on the width of your roof.
• Complete kit provided — crossbars, feet, plates, and hardware delivered together.
• Announced load of 100 kg per bar — within the limits authorized by your vehicle.
• Mounting without drilling — no cutting or holes in the bodywork.
• Base for roof box — accommodates a roof box, metal basket, or roof bags.

Installing these bars on a smooth roof, step by step

We start by measuring the width of the roof and by choosing the appropriate length. The feet then come to rest in the door frame, then we tighten gradually by alternating from one side to the other to distribute the effort. The mounting of roof bars without drilling is done by two people in about twenty minutes. Recheck the tightening after about ten kilometers, then before each loaded trip. In case of doubt about the compatibility of your door frame, have the installation checked by a professional before loading.

120 or 135 cm: which length to choose for my car?

Measure the width of the roof from one door frame to the other. As a general rule, 120 cm covers city cars and compacts, 135 cm suits sedans and wider wagons. It is better to have a slightly shorter bar than a bar that sticks out: what sticks out whistles at stabilized speed, catches when parking, and brings no additional useful surface.

This type of universal car roof bar is intended for 4 or 5-door models, to be checked according to your version.

Order your bar kit from a French specialist

We chose to list complete kits rather than bare bars, because half of the returns on this product family come from a missing accessory. Our team answers in French and can help you determine if your roof accepts this type of mounting. You were looking for aluminum roof bars for a car that has never had anything on the roof: this is exactly this kit.

Choose your length, receive the complete kit, and leave loaded this weekend.

Type: Crossbar roof bar kit (2 bars + feet + hardware)
Compatibility: Universal, cars without factory roof rails — to be checked according to version
Available lengths: 120 cm and 135 cm
Material: Aluminum alloy, ABS, steel
Load announced by the manufacturer: 100 kg per bar — refer to the vehicle manual
Drilling: None
Contents: All the equipment visible in the visuals is included
Condition: New
Uses: Roof box, basket, roof bags, long equipment