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  • E
    Fuel Efficiency
    Fuel Efficiency / Rolling Resistance: E

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

  • C
    Wet Grip
    Wet Grip / Braking Performance: C

    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 275/40R18 99Y

4.7/5
(9 reviews)
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    Car tyre:

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

Fully FittedFromBest choice
£23522
  • Fitted at a local tyre centre
  • Wheel balancing included
  • New valve & disposal included
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£21452
  • Delivered to your door
  • 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 275/40R18 99Y Tyre Reviews

There are 9 reviews of the Bridgestone Potenza RE050A 275/40R18 99Y
Overall rating
4.7/5
5 star
77%
4 star
11%
3 star
11%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
Car make: BMW
Car model: 5 Series
By: Samiha A.
Tyre review for Bridgestone Potenza RE050A 275/40R18 99Y
Excellent traction even in the rain. I would buy these again for sure!
Car make: BMW
Car model: M4
By: Nicholas Knigge
Tyre review for Bridgestone Potenza RE050A 275/40R18 99Y
I appreciate the grip the tyres have, however, they are more noisy than I anticipated. The car did 9,000 miles with the original tyres, so noise is not a huge factor. The new tyres on the front with 8mm tread are quite loud at the moment. I hope the noise will reduce as they wear down. All in all, they are very good tyres.
Car make: BMW
Car model: M5
By: Philip Naksh
Tyre review for Bridgestone Potenza RE050A 275/40R18 99Y
I think that the ride quality with these tyres and the 19-inch rims is awful. I would choose a different wheel and tyre setup because bumpy roads are not a pleasant experience. I also do a lot of town driving and they wear down quickly; my last set lasted only about 12,000 miles and I am not an aggressive driver.
Car make: BMW
Car model: M5
By: Victor Jerry
Tyre review for Bridgestone Potenza RE050A 275/40R18 99Y
Great job, although the subcontractor did damage some of the valves.
Car make: Jaguar
Car model: F-TYPE
By: Graeme H.
Tyre review for Bridgestone Potenza RE050A 275/40R18 99Y
Traction is excellent, performing exceptionally well in any conditions.
Car make: Jaguar
Car model: XK
By: Aamilah Kitchen
Tyre review for Bridgestone Potenza RE050A 275/40R18 99Y
Extremely happy, superb tyres.
Car make: Mercedes
Car model: CLS-Class
By: Terry K.
Tyre review for Bridgestone Potenza RE050A 275/40R18 99Y
These are excellent. As obvious as they are, improved traction in the wet.
Car make: Mercedes
Car model: CL
By: Ruth N.
Tyre review for Bridgestone Potenza RE050A 275/40R18 99Y
Everything is going well! It's only been 3 months since I got them, so we'll see how durable they are, because they typically don't last long.
Car make: Ferrari
Car model: 360
By: Maja M.
Tyre review for Bridgestone Potenza RE050A 275/40R18 99Y
Great, much better than the Goodrich.
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