The ultra-high performance product with an asymmetrical profile for the sports oriented car. The perfect tyre for the sporty, demanding driver in wet and dry conditions. Suitable for a wide range of models, from super sports cars such as the Enzo Ferrari, to popular models like the new Golf.
- It offers high performance with a good level of comfort and low noise
- In certain sizes it is available as a runflat
- State of the art driving precision from Formula One technology
- Response and control beyond your dreams
- Superb wet grip provides ultimate safety
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PotenzaRE050ARFT tyre review
Average based on 298 test results
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Kilometers driven18,257
18.10.2014
fromMe
Utter rubbish- they are basically like a budget tyre but with a premium name complete waste of money
12.04.2012
fromGöran
Especially for this kind o tire very good comfort and noise levels, even on coarse road surfaces (like in Sweden).
21.10.2010
fromSix Degrees
Rubbish! Having run various tyres from budget to high performance these come near the bottom of the list. I ran them in non-RFT form on a Golf R32 and they were mediocre at best but they came standard on the BMW so didn't have a choice. They are very hard and crash about quite lot, they tramline something terrible and traction control light comes on over speed bumps (<10 mph) and on hard cornering - all in the dry! Now, in the wet they are almost lethal. No grip in the corners, wheels spin when pulling off the lights even if you slip the clutch. You only have to visit a few BMW forums or other tyre review sites to read that these comments / concerns are common across the range of BMWs. Avoid these tyres.... I think BMW have switched to Conti's now as I didn't see any of them on the new BMWs at the dealer ship and that's a good thing!
17.05.2010
fromOrphy
They last but the grip suffers - I expect a tyre to be softer. Good levels of grip but give up too quickly on a track (too hard). Any water on the road and you feel more like on ski - this is probably due to the size, rather than the tyre itself. Good all rounders. Very strong - any non-RFT would give up on pot holes. I will never go back to non-run flats - first class technology, tested with no pressure during a BMW event - brilliant! I highly recommend the RFT for any enthusiastic driver with a powerful car. Those with comfort in mind should look elsewhere.
View more reviews| Brand | Bridgestone |
| Model | Potenza RE 050 A RFT |
| Dimension | 215/40 R18 85Y , run-flat |
| Tyre width | 215 |
| Tyre profile | 40 |
| Construction type | R |
| Tyre size | 18 |
| Tyre load index | 85 |
| Speed index | (Y) |
| With/Without Valve (TT/TL) | Tyre requires tube |
| M/C | No |
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