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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 245/35R20 95Y XL

4.2/5
(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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£23193
  • Fitted at a local tyre centre
  • Wheel balancing included
  • New valve & disposal included
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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 245/35R20 95Y XL Tyre Reviews

There are 10 reviews of the Bridgestone Potenza RE050A 245/35R20 95Y XL
Overall rating
4.2/5
5 star
60%
4 star
20%
3 star
10%
2 star
0%
1 star
10%
Car make: Aston Martin
Car model: Vantage
By: Delilah-Rose F.
Tyre review for Bridgestone Potenza RE050A 245/35R20 95Y XL
Very good, although they are a bit noisier than the original tyres that were on the vehicle.
Car make: Aston Martin
Car model: Vantage
By: Josef J.
Tyre review for Bridgestone Potenza RE050A 245/35R20 95Y XL
I'm really pleased with them.
Car make: Aston Martin
Car model: DB9
By: Ciara Kerrell
Tyre review for Bridgestone Potenza RE050A 245/35R20 95Y XL
Wonderful, it isn't an issue in the slightest.
Car make: Aston Martin
Car model: DBS
By: Cairon Reader
Tyre review for Bridgestone Potenza RE050A 245/35R20 95Y XL
Pretty good. There is only a little noise and it handles really well.
Car make: Audi
Car model: A4
By: Lily N.
Tyre review for Bridgestone Potenza RE050A 245/35R20 95Y XL
I think they always work well for me, although I have probably driven under thirty miles since the lockdown started.
Car make: Audi
Car model: A4
By: Joseph R.
Tyre review for Bridgestone Potenza RE050A 245/35R20 95Y XL
I'm very pleased with how the Bridgestones are doing on my Audi A4. I previously put the same tyres on my VW Golf and they did well on that car too.
Car make: BMW
Car model: 4 Series
By: Katja Privett
Tyre review for Bridgestone Potenza RE050A 245/35R20 95Y XL
I thought there might be some problem with the car since the traction control kept activating, but I've found no issues with the car itself. I now know the problem with the performance is the tyres because the loss of grip when taking corners and going roundabouts is horrible. I find these horrible tyres by Bridgestone to be the worst available for the car and feel that I've never had tyres worse than these. After Christmas I intend to swap them for new Dunlops and will never buy Bridgestone again.
Car make: BMW
Car model: 6 Series
By: Kerryn Leonnie
Tyre review for Bridgestone Potenza RE050A 245/35R20 95Y XL
They seem to be functioning, however they don't appear to last for over a year.
Car make: BMW
Car model: 8 Series
By: Jaxson Crossland
Tyre review for Bridgestone Potenza RE050A 245/35R20 95Y XL
They aren't smooth and make a lot of noise with grip that is just okay. I will replace all four for normal tyres instead of run flats next time.
Car make: BMW
Car model: 5 Series
By: Hajrah Shannon
Tyre review for Bridgestone Potenza RE050A 245/35R20 95Y XL
It may be too early to say anything definitely, but they have been doing well so far.
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