Original equipment on many high-performance vehicles, the Bridgestone Potenza RE050 is built for the pleasure of driving. This tire comes loaded with race-proven technology: UNI-T for outstanding wet and dry traction, a tread pattern that promotes rapid water evacuation, variable dimensions in the tread blocks, and the smoother shape to reduce road noise. An asymmetrical pattern in the RE050A tread increases surface contact to enhance acceleration and cornering. Put this Potenza through its paces and discover what ultra-high performance really means.
Run flat tires
The run flat property is given by a reinforced side wall that preserves the shape of the tire in case of pressure loss, thus preventing the tire from falling off the rim. That means that in case of a flat tire, it is possible to drive another 250 km running at 80 km/h. All run-flat tires have the RSC-symbol (Run Flat System Component) on the sidewall. Run-flat tires don't need any special rims, but are only functionable with cars that are equipped with a functioning air pressure control system.
| COMFORT |
DRY |
WET |
Winter/Snow |
| Noise |
Ride |
Treadwear |
Cornering Stability |
Dry Traction |
Steering Response |
Hydroplaning |
Wet Traction |
Deep Snow |
Ice |
Light Snow |
|
9.3
|
9.3
|
9.3
|
9.3
|
10.0
|
10.0
|
9.3
|
9.3
|
10.0
|
10.0
|
9.0
|
| Vehicle: 2006 Hyundai Sonata GLS |
Miles Driven: 1500 |
| Driving Condition: Mostly Highway |
Driving Style: (not specified) |
| Comments: I like these tire so far. Good comfort and handling. I hope they do well in the snow and ice.
|
| COMFORT |
WET |
DRY |
| Noise |
Ride |
Tread- wear |
Hydro- planing |
Wet Traction |
Cornering Stability |
Dry Traction |
Steering Response |
|
10.0
|
10.0
|
10.0
|
10.0
|
10.0
|
10.0
|
10.0
|
10.0
|
| Vehicle: 2013 BMW 135is Base |
Miles Driven: 25000 |
| Driving Condition: Mostly Highway |
Driving Style: Fast |
| Comments:
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| COMFORT |
WET |
DRY |
Winter/Snow |
| Noise |
Ride |
Tread- wear |
Hydro- planing |
Wet Traction |
Cornering Stability |
Dry Traction |
Steering Response |
Deep Snow |
Ice |
Light Snow |
|
10.0
|
10.0
|
10.0
|
10.0
|
10.0
|
10.0
|
10.0
|
10.0
|
10.0
|
10.0
|
10.0
|
| Vehicle: 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe S 17" option |
Miles Driven: 300 |
| Driving Condition: Combined Highway / City |
Driving Style: Average |
| Comments: i want to say that these run flats as performing as expected, i am unable to rate snow traction due to the fact i do not take my mini cooper/coupe out in the snow.
|
| COMFORT |
WET |
DRY |
Winter/Snow |
| Noise |
Ride |
Tread- wear |
Hydro- planing |
Wet Traction |
Cornering Stability |
Dry Traction |
Steering Response |
Light Snow |
|
8.0
|
8.0
|
8.0
|
8.0
|
8.0
|
8.0
|
10.0
|
10.0
|
8.0
|