[cbobo]

I am looking at buying aluminium universal roof bars 120cm only £35-40 pounds for the summer getaway. I had a quick measure up and the roof rails measure 115cm to their outer edge width so technically should fit. I will feed back shortly with the full test!!Edited by: cbobo

 

[Ronaldo]

I was advised 130cm is the size required so got these and they are an ok fit

 

[cbobo]

I see, thanks for the tip

 

[neilp]

How did you get on with the universal roof bars?

 

[cbobo]

Picking a set of aluminum one's tomorrow, will report then. Genuine 2008 roof bars selling On an auction site for £89 I have spotted.

 

[cbobo]

Ok the lidl bargain aluminium 120cm bars do fit, slight gap at the top of the jaws but do bite hard and firm. Happy with these a bargain at £26.99. While stocks last!!!

 

[neilp]

Big thanks cbobo ! Managed to get some from lidl to, good tight fit and a bargain

 

[cbobo]

Big thanks cbobo ! Managed to get some from lidl to, good tight fit and a bargain <img src="http://www.2008ownersclub.co.uk/forum/smileys/smiley20.gif" align="middle" />

You're welcome, keep the receipt for a 3 year warranty. Bargain

 

[Huge]

I was going to buy new roof bars but found that the old Thule Rapid 755 System I used on my old Passat B6 Estate just fitted. The clamps have to be opened as fully as possible to get them on but they fit a treat. This saved me £120 odd pounds. I only use them once or twice a year so more than adequate.

 

[alex-26]

iMate looking for the roof bars you have got but, thew link doesnt appear to work, is the below link the same as what you got.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/XtremeAuto%C2%AE-Universal-Aluminum-Lockable-XtremeAuto/dp/B0177Z5E38/ref=sr_1_fkmr2_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1459496211&sr=8-1-fkmr2&keywords=peugeot+2008+crossover+roof+bars

 

[cbobo]

Hi those will be fine they look the same, only thing is the way the fittings grab the roof bars is not a contoured fit (only genuine 2008 Peugeot bars will), nevertheless it does the job.

 

[alex-26]

Ok thanks for the help, when you say not contoured does this affect the grip to the roof bars

 

[cbobo]

Just a bit of a gap in the jaws but clamps on solid enough.

 

[Chris]

Hi,
The owners handbook says to fit roof bars where indicated on the longitudinal bars but I can't find the marks.can you help where they are and what they look like

 

[Filmarine]

HiI'm seeking the dimensions of the roof rails fitted, in particular the gaps between the roof and the underside of the rails - which vary from front to back. I haven't got my car with me (abroad at the moment) and wish to purchase suitable roof bars. There are may on Ebay, but don't state if they will fit a 2008.
So if anyone can offer advice (the handbook doesn't state the dimensions- as far as I can see), it would be much appreciated.
Thanks in anticipation.

July 2014 Allure Hdi

 

[MamaBas]

If you look on Ebay, most of the auctions offering these give a list of those makes, models etc. the bars WILL (or should I suppose!) fit.I was checking for similar recently - and you can buy a complete package, with the box.

 

[smokeysmoo]

The Lidl ones are back on sale from tomorrow, (06/05/2018), at £29.99. Same ones on Amazon/ebay are £40-£50.

https://www.lidl.co.uk/en/Non-Food-Offers.htm?id=635&gclid=Cj0KCQjwrLXXBRCXARIsAIttmRNmFebo-XsF_keLmydj85apZOmtnAFPu3GVrTebedYGlK7ArJZXVEwaAog5EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds&dclid=CNmcvomu79oCFYwj0wodzugN9g

 

[pughu]

I bought a pair from Lidl, but the fit was so bad that I took them back.

 

[smokeysmoo]

I had a look at the Lidl ones but they were exactly the same as some I tried off ebay just marketed under a different brand name, so I never even tried them they just went straight back.

Going to have to pull the trigger on a pair of genuine ones I fear, (part number1608474680)

 

[pughu]

I did not buy the genuine one, because it is good only for this type of car, so it is difficult to sell later or reuse it on another car. I bought these:
<h4 id="ctl01_solutier_solutionRecommendation_2_producter_2"><a href="https://www.thule.com/en-gb/gb/roof-rack/roof-bars/thule-squarebar-761-_-761000" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Thule SquareBar 761
</a>Thule Rapid System 775</h4>because they are good for many types of cars and they fit on the 2008 perfectly well. I bought the old fashioned and heavy square bars, because everything can be attached to them. The wide bars are noisy and need expensive adapters.