Thule

Thule for Porsche

Whether it’s exploring the spectacular nature of the great outdoors or traveling the world with family and friends, we all have a passion for enjoying an active life. At Thule, we share your desire to spend more time enjoying our passions – which means less time worrying about how to bring all the stuff we need. For more than 75 years, Thule has been creating solutions to simplify life’s adventures. We are committed to developing smart, stylish Porsche products that are environmentally sound, high quality, safe, and easy to use. All so you can bring the things you care most about.

A Quick Look at Thule
Thule information on this page is based on details supplied by the manufacturer or distributor, plus any OE references provided with the parts.

Choosing the Right Fit for Your Porsche
Where Thule is listed for Porsche, use the supplied model coverage and OE references to confirm suitability. Check details that commonly affect fitment such as model year, side/position, and connector type where relevant.

• Typical reasons people choose Thule systems for Porsche include adding secure carrying capacity for bikes, skis, luggage or roof boxes, making weekend trips and holidays easier, and using a removable system that can be taken off when not required.
• Common issues to watch for on roof systems and carriers include wind noise, vibration, paint marks where feet clamp, and loose fittings if not torqued correctly; many fitment problems come from using the wrong foot pack or bar length.
• Keep contact surfaces and pads clean to reduce the risk of paint marking, and always re-check bolt torque and fixings after initial installation and again on long journeys.
• Always confirm the maximum permitted roof and system load for your specific Porsche and Thule combination, and do not exceed the lower of the two values.
• If you notice new noises or movement from a loaded rack or carrier, stop and check all clamps, locks and straps before continuing your journey.

Browse by Category
If you already know the area you are working on, start with the category and then filter by Porsche model. Where real-world symptoms and typical reasons to replace are provided, use them to keep the wording grounded.

Accessories — Porsche accessories are added or upgraded to make the car more practical, comfortable or personalised – such as mats, storage, phone mounts or styling items. Owners often replace accessories when existing pieces look tired or damaged, or when their day-to-day needs change.

• Check whether an accessory fits your specific Porsche model, interior layout and factory options, and whether it can be removed without leaving marks.
• Confirm if any drilling or permanent modification is required before ordering or installing.

Roof racks & rails — Roof racks and rails are used to carry extra luggage, bikes or sports equipment on a Porsche, or to replace damaged, corroded or noisy systems with better-fitting, model-specific solutions that work with the vehicle’s roof design.

• Confirm which Porsche models, body styles and roof types a rack or rail kit is designed to fit, and check the maximum permitted roof load.
• Consider whether locks, keys and mounting hardware are included, and whether the system is suitable for use with sunroofs or cabriolet versions where applicable.

Roof storage box — Roof storage boxes extend your Porsche’s luggage space for holidays, family trips or ski and activity breaks, adding secure, weatherproof storage above the car. Many owners upgrade to a different box size or design to suit changing needs or to reduce noise.

• Check internal volume, load rating and opening direction, and make sure the box is compatible with your Porsche roof bars or rack system.
• Before final tightening, test tailgate clearance and adjust the box position to avoid contact and to minimise wind noise and vibration.

Exterior Styling / Spoilers — Exterior styling parts and spoilers are changed to update a Porsche’s appearance, improve aerodynamics, replace damaged original components, or achieve a specific OEM, GT or motorsport-inspired look while working with the car’s existing mounting points.

• Many styling parts are supplied unpainted, so it is important to test fit on the car before any paint or modification work, as painted parts are often non-returnable.
• Check how a part mounts, whether any drilling or extra brackets are required, and how it interacts with parking sensors, cameras or other exterior equipment where fitted.

Explore Thule at Design911View the current Thule range for Porsche at Design911, then filter by model and category to narrow down to the right parts.