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Bridgestone

Bridgestone Potenza RE 050 A RFT

255/40 R17 94V *, runflat

Bridgestone - Premium tyre manufacturer from Japan, top quality at premium-class prices.

Tyre size
255/40 R17 94V *, runflat 
Stock Level
at the moment, this product is not in stock
Type of Tyre
So Summer tyres
Speed Index
V: Approved  up to 240 km/h
EAN
3286340512213
Item No.
GI-R-259782GA
DEX
Client reviews rating
(22)
at the moment, this product is not in stock
Free shipping*
2 - 5 working days delivery time**
30 days return policy
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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
EU Tyre Label and Efficiency Classes

The European Union has introduced the EU Tyre Label by Regulation (No. 1222/2009) identically and bindingly for all EU member states. It applies to passenger car tyres, light commercial vehicle tyres and heavy commercial vehicle tyres produced after 01.07.2012.

Three different areas are tested: rolling resistance, wet grip and the rolling noise the tyre makes on the road.

The following are not affected by the EU Tyre Label: retreaded tyres, professional off-road tyres, racing tyres, tyres with additional devices to improve traction such as spiked tyres, T-type emergency tyres, special tyres for fitting to vehicles first registered before 1 October 1990, tyres with a maximum authorised speed of 80 km/h, tyres for rims with a nominal diameter of 254 mm or less or 635 mm or more.

With this regulation, the European Union is pursuing the goal of promoting economic and ecological efficiency in road traffic as well as increasing road safety on the one hand, and on the other hand, granting consumers more product transparency and at the same time serving as an active decision-making aid.

Already during the incorporation, experts criticise the fact that the EU Tyre Label unfortunately only shows a few product characteristics. Apart from rolling resistance, wet grip and rolling noise, which are the main focus of EU tyre labelling, tyres have much more important and safety-relevant product characteristics, such as aquaplaning properties, driving stability, service life, braking properties on dry and wet roads, behaviour in wintry conditions, etc.

Tyre manufacturers point out that test results from various institutions and journals remain an important information medium for the end consumer. These tests usually focus on further safety-relevant product characteristics besides the EU standard qualifications for tyre labelling, which are always important for the final customer.

PotenzaRE050ARFT tyre review

Average based on 298 test results
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Kilometers driven 18,257

18.10.2014 from Me
Utter rubbish- they are basically like a budget tyre but with a premium name complete waste of money

12.04.2012 from Göran
Especially for this kind o tire very good comfort and noise levels, even on coarse road surfaces (like in Sweden).

21.10.2010 from Six 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 from Orphy
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.

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