is it safe to drive on the highway at high speeds? (about 80 mph) i drive 100 miles a day on the highway and would like to know if it is safe to drive
1117997
I sometimes forget to take it off when I get on the road and get on the highway very often so I would said yes. However when I do remember I remove it from bumper with the provided key just to be sure it's doesn't get damaged with the high wind
1117998
Hi Joan!Our Bumperguard is a "patented protective parking device" and therefore we suggest it be removed before driving although as you can see on the roads many of our customers choose to drive with their guards . Thnakyou
1117999
I have driven on the highway from NYC to DC and had no issues at all and drove home during a snow storm
406194
It is plenty fast for me! And you can also do upgrades to make it faster. It is waterproof, I was skeptical about driving it through water at first but now I do it all the time
2267763
For me 2005 Navigator doesn't perform so well on high speed as before. Speed over 70 mph started to flow and a little hard to control. (4 new Michelin A/S tires) Speed over 75-80 mph could not relax as usual. Speed over 80 mph to pass other cars on highway. Feel like flying!I don't know other more expensive brand will have the same feeling drive or not!Installation average 4 hours labor cost. But need to tell mechanic have to delete "Air Suspension Light Warning" If not, every time you start engine warning light will on. (You have to "Reset" every time.) For me 2005 Navigator doesn't perform so well on high speed as before. Speed over 70 mph started to flow and a little hard to control. (4 new Michelin A/S tires) Speed over 75-80 mph could not relax as usual. Speed over 80 mph to pass other cars on highway. Feel like flying!I don't know other more expensive brand will have the same feeling drive or not!Installation average 4 hours labor cost. But need to tell mechanic have to delete "Air Suspension Light Warning" If not, every time you start engine warning light will on. (You have to "Reset" every... » Read More For me 2005 Navigator doesn't perform so well on high speed as before. Speed over 70 mph started to flow and a little hard to control. (4 new Michelin A/S tires) Speed over 75-80 mph could not relax as usual. Speed over 80 mph to pass other cars on highway. Feel like flying!I don't know other more expensive brand will have the same feeling drive or not!Installation average 4 hours labor cost. But need to tell mechanic have to delete "Air Suspension Light Warning" If not, every time you start engine warning light will on. (You have to "Reset" every time.) « Show Less
1281625
Yes, you have to make sure you install it as tight as possible. I drive the highway too, at speeds between 30 and 45 without issues, but there is quite a bit of wind resistance. The windshield holds up fine and stays tight.
2242712
I think so. I drove over 2,000 miles cross country here in the U.S.A. at speeds between 65 and 75 mph, and the two straps sufficiently kept everything secure. It is important to check your straps at every stop, but I only had to retighten them slightly at about the 1,800 mile point in the trip.
466646
Of course there is a speed limit, stay safe as the conditions are obviously quite bad.I have always been told to not drive more than 20 mph with chains, which seems reasonable.
1983
No, that won't happen, I ride about 1.5 miles on a very bumpy dirt road, with no problems. The one thing i can say is that if it is loaded heavy, it does change some of the ride characteristics at high speed. But it is very secure.
1316357
You can chose to use Hwy or avoid certain road types. It will not navigate you on unverified roads. I'd highly recommend a paper map along with any GPS for that worse case scenario.
6322
Well if you have the stamina and the roads are smooth, it would be fine. 3 miles is a long way. haha.
1855665
We have driven from central Kansas to Omaha, Nebraska with it. We always tie it down tightly with ratchet straps so it won't bounce around on the carrier. We have had no problems going 75 mph.
1510518
I have never driven at that speed with the ski racks on. We only put them on once we get to the resort area and never travel at that speed to get to the ski resort. I would not think it would be a problem though, as long as you have it securely on your automobile.
142287
YES. it will also cause an accident faster if it does not fall out because you wont be looking at the road.
1445180
Full throttle, 39 mph, but I wouldn't recommend it, most likely you will damage your engine, that will void your warranty, personally I never go over 35, and if I do, it's only for a few seconds, if you want to prolong the life of your engine, make it a habit to go on 30 mph.
1876486
Don't know about your specific make/model, but you should definitely remove when driving at highway speeds. For a low speed local trip, its probably ok to keep it on.
358404
I do not know for certain, but I have driven at 70mph into gusting headwinds with no problem. I has a very strong magnent.
641175
My tires say 55mph limit. That being said, I drive much faster than that. The low limit is probably due to lawyers and/or cheap tires. I have a spare tire and wheel.
2243683
Great question. I have a top speed of 36 mph. I would install and try it out. You have very little to lose. It would be fun trying. Good luck