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  • D
    Fuel Efficiency
    Fuel Efficiency / Rolling Resistance: D

    How much fuel the tyre uses as it rolls. Graded A to E, where A is the most efficient and E the least.

  • B
    Wet Grip
    Wet Grip / Braking Performance: B

    How well the tyre stops in the wet. Graded A to E, where A is the shortest stopping distance. Each grade is worth roughly 3 metres, about a car length.

  • B72 dB
    External Noise
    Noise Emission / Exterior Noise: B (72 dB)

    How loud the tyre is from outside the car, measured in decibels. Graded A to C, where A is the quietest.

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Bridgestone Potenza RE050A 225/40R18 92Y XL

4.6/5
(10 reviews)
  • Tick Icon Car
    Car tyre:

    Designed for cars, rather than vans, 4x4s or commercial vehicles.

  • Tick Icon Reinforced (XL)
    Extra Load or Reinforced tyres:

    A stronger sidewall lets this tyre carry more weight than a standard tyre of the same size. Marked XL on the sidewall.

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£13496
  • Fitted at a local tyre centre
  • Wheel balancing included
  • New valve & disposal included
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£11426
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  • Fit at a local garage
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Product description & features

The asymmetric Bridgestone Potenza RE050A features a separate wet and dry road design. The dry-road design relies on large cornering blocks and a dry-road edge band. The inner edge dry-road design has a water-clearing groove that runs the length of the tyre and removes water to clear pathways. Silica-enhanced rubber with a strong casing and reinforced design respond to the direct and precise steering expectations made with this Potenza.

RFT models feature self-supporting sidewalls which allow the tyre to limp after losing air pressure for the 'stay slow and limp' distance specified in the vehicle owner's manual. Some OE tyres have a sidewall BMW star or Mercedes-Benz MOE marking which indicates that the tyre was made to those vehicle makers' specifications. The Bridgestone Potenza RE050A and the RFT models are available at Tyres.co.uk.

Highlights

  • Asymmetric wet and dry tread
  • Large dry-road cornering blocks
  • Self-supporting run-flat sidewalls

Bridgestone Potenza RE050A Statistics

Dry Grip
 
 83%
Wet Grip
 
 70%
Road Feedback
 
 75%
Handling
 
 72%
Wear
 
 66%
Comfort
 
 59%
The above scores combine independent tests and owner reviews, weighted by Tyre Reviews for consistency and reliability.

Bridgestone Potenza RE050A 225/40R18 92Y XL Tyre Reviews

There are 10 reviews of the Bridgestone Potenza RE050A 225/40R18 92Y XL
Overall rating
4.6/5
5 star
70%
4 star
20%
3 star
10%
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Car make: Alfa Romeo
Car model: 147
By: Shekinah L.
Tyre review for Bridgestone Potenza RE050A 225/40R18 92Y XL
Currently starting the break-in period for the new tyres.
Car make: Alfa Romeo
Car model: 147
By: Leena Darr
Tyre review for Bridgestone Potenza RE050A 225/40R18 92Y XL
Just passed MOT, very good??
Car make: Alfa Romeo
Car model: 156
By: Mairi Mirha
Tyre review for Bridgestone Potenza RE050A 225/40R18 92Y XL
The wider sidewall of these tyres ensures better performance and improves wheel protection.
Car make: Alfa Romeo
Car model: Giulietta
By: Mahammed W.
Tyre review for Bridgestone Potenza RE050A 225/40R18 92Y XL
Outstanding results in both wet and dry conditions.
Car make: Alfa Romeo
Car model: GT
By: Kaylan Carroll
Tyre review for Bridgestone Potenza RE050A 225/40R18 92Y XL
That's great to hear. On my last 6 series convertible, I had a different kind of Bridgestone tyres and they handled well in all conditions too - especially considering they are RFTs and the comfort they offer on normal roads away from the motorway.
Car make: Audi
Car model: A3
By: Madelaine P.
Tyre review for Bridgestone Potenza RE050A 225/40R18 92Y XL
I suspect one of the tyres is losing air due to a slow leak.
Car make: Audi
Car model: TT
By: Michelle Kett
Tyre review for Bridgestone Potenza RE050A 225/40R18 92Y XL
Good. I have come to expect such performance from this brand of tyre from my previous experiences.
Car make: Audi
Car model: S3
By: Callum L.
Tyre review for Bridgestone Potenza RE050A 225/40R18 92Y XL
Pretty much acceptable, but even after the tracking has been done, the car continues to pull to the left.
Car make: Volvo
Car model: V40
By: Jacob Schmidt
Tyre review for Bridgestone Potenza RE050A 225/40R18 92Y XL
I am really happy with the performance of the tyres. My only problem is that I'm going to buy another two for the back this month, but the price has increased by £10 per tyre. I am fairly disappointed by the price increase in just a month.
Car make: Volvo
Car model: V40
By: Joseph A.
Tyre review for Bridgestone Potenza RE050A 225/40R18 92Y XL
The tyres appear to be good, but it is still a little early to tell.
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