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Bridgestone Potenza RE050A Tire
Bridgestone Potenza RE050A
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Bridgestone Potenza RE050A Tire Review          
Max Performance Summer Tire

UTQG Rating      Treadwear  140       Traction  A      Temperature  A
The Potenza RE050A comes as Original Equipment on supercharged Mercedes AMG models, some BMW models, and even a special Scuderia version on the Ferrari Enzo. 
The Bridgestone Potenza RE050A is a tire designed for maximum performance at high speeds with ultimate traction when accelerating, cornering, and braking. Large tread blocks on this tire and a specially designed shoulder give the driver confidence when taking turns at high speeds. 

If you want to get an up close and personal view of the technology built into this tire, click on the image to the left. The parallel grooves around the tire help channel water out of the tire's footprint to prevent hydroplaning, and the lateral grooves help evacuate that water to the outside of the tire. 

Tested:
When tested on the track it was evident that Bridgestone put some time and effort into designing this tire. Cornering stability, steering response, and dry traction all receive an A+. Even when pushed to the limit on the track this tire sticks to the pavement. 


In wet conditions the tires gripped the road well, but there was some slippage when cornering at very high speeds. (Not regular driving conditions but we figured we should test and see.) As always, you should use caution when driving in wet weather conditions.

As with almost all high performance tires with softer rubber, the tread does wear down more quickly than traditional passenger and touring tires. 

Pros:
  • Steering response and handling crisp and dependable
  • Excellent dry traction even when pushed at the limit
  • Good wet traction
  • Smooth ride (for a low profile tire)

Cons:
  • No ice or snow traction (Yes this is a summer tire)
  • Tread wears quickly (Standard for high performance tires)
Conclusion:
The Bridgestone Potenza RE050A is a very high performance tire that provided a very fun driving experience. One thing to note is that this tire does not come with a treadlife warranty (this is fairly common with tires in this category). Price ranges from about $200 to $400 depending on size which is about average for Summer Performance tires. 

Out of 5 possible points:

Dry Traction   4.8
Steering Responsiveness   4.8


Wet Traction  4.7
Hydroplaning Resistance   4.7


Noise Level   4.6
Ride Comfort   4.7

Bridgestone Potenza RE050A Warranty Information
  • Treadlife Warranty: none
  • Uniformity Warranty: First 1/32" of wear
  • Workmanship & Materials Warranty: 5 Years: Free replacement first 3 years, then prorated until 2/32" remaining depth.
  • Manufacturer Warranty: 30 day test drive - Full refund or exchange

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