Most customers report strong wet traction with scores between 7-10, highlighting reliable grip and responsive handling in rainy conditions. While a few lower ratings exist, the majority praise its confident performance as a summer tire.
August 24, 2013
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...In Florida we see a lot of rainy weather and again, but I have never lacked confidence that the RE050A would perform when I needed it, wet or dry...
The Bridgestone Potenza RE050A RFT was the OEM tire for my BMW 550i equipped with the sport package. I trust BMW to put the best or nearly best tire possible on one of their top of the line sports sedans and this tire has not disappointed me whatsoever. I am not an aggressive driver but I do drive very fast. Consequently, I need a tire that gives me confidence to push my car to its limits. The RE050A does just that. In Florida we see a lot of rainy weather and again, but I have never lacked confidence that the RE050A would perform for me when I needed it, wet or dry. BMW is one of the premier auto makers in the world and if they issue these tires as standard equipment, they do so because they know they're good enough for the Ultimate Driving Machine. So far I have no reason to disagree with them.
Vehicle: 2006 BMW 550i Sport Package Sedan
Miles Driven on Tires: 3,000
Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway
Location: GAINESVILLE, FL
Driving Style: Spirited
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Customers consistently praise the Bridgestone Potenza RE050A RFT's dry traction, with most ratings between 8-10. High scores highlight exceptional grip and responsive handling, making it a standout choice for summer performance driving.
December 14, 2023
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Great tire with fantastic grip. ... it s all about the handling and these deliver...
Great tire with fantastic grip. Comfort isn’t relevant with such low profile tire, it s all about the handling and these deliver. I usually only use Pirellis on my cars ( Pzeros or P6000) but these have been impressive. As to threadwear, I m a big fan of getting the lowest possible threadwear for maximum grip, I don’t care if they only last 7 or 8k miles.
Vehicle: 2007 BMW 335i Convertible Sport Package
Miles Driven on Tires: 3,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: MIAMI, FL
Driving Style: Spirited
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April 19, 2019
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...I have tracked these tires on two separate track days (7 total run sessions) in the green group (beginner) and they perform well on the track. The steering response is very good and both dry traction and wet traction are very good...
This tire is a performance oriented tire. It should not be driven when temps drop below 40 degrees. They are, after all, summer tires. In fact, they should not even be stored in temps below 20 degrees. I live in the Northeast and change to Pirelli performance winter tires in late October and put them back on in late April. There is a big difference in ride and handling between the winter tires and these Bridgestones, as would be expected. I find that the tires perform exactly as they are designed. The ride is rough as with most low profile run flat tires. My car has the very excellent magnetic ride suspension and in touring mode the tires are not bad at all. I have tracked these tires on two separate track days (7 total run sessions) in the green group (beginner) and they perform well on the track. I am surprised I got this much life out the the tires. The steering response is very good and both dry and wet traction are very good. I do not notice any noise coming from the tires. They are very expensive but I believe I will put another set on my car. I purchased the ATS for its excellent chassis and handling and I do not want to comprise performance for comfort. If you want comfort and long tread life these tires are not for you. If you are looking for performance, I think these tires are a good choice.
Vehicle: 2016 Cadillac ATS Coupe 3.6L RWD Premium
Miles Driven on Tires: 22,000
Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway
Location: HAMMONTON, NJ
Driving Style: Spirited
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November 15, 2014
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...Excellent dry traction and grip...
These tires come OE on my 135is and they came OE on a Mazdaspeed6 I used to own but in non-RFT. Excellent dry traction and grip. Mediocre wet traction. Awful ride and noise (RFT or not). Tread wear is bad on both versions. They are about spent after 11,000 miles in both cases. For a RFT I would recommend the Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 ZP. Makes up for everything this tire lacks. Dry performance is about equal.
Vehicle: 2013 BMW 135is Coupe
Miles Driven on Tires: 10,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: DENVER, CO
Driving Style: Spirited
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Comfort ratings show significant dissatisfaction, with many scores between 0-6. Customers report a harsh ride, unbearable noise, and poor ride quality despite some 9s/10s. Low comfort is a recurring theme.
November 02, 2023
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...NOT a comfortable ride at all but some of that is inherent in my vehicle.
Good tire. Mostly because they are "run flat". You can run over a dime and feel it though. NOT a comfortable ride at all but some of that is inherent in my vehicle.
Vehicle: 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club
Miles Driven on Tires: 5,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: SAN ANTONIO, TX
Driving Style: Easy Going
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October 09, 2022
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...Very stiff and does not make for a comfortable ride. Even the smallest of imperfections in the road will be felt...
Absolutely dismal in every aspect. Loud and noisy while driving at any speed. Very stiff and does not make for a comfortable ride. Even the smallest of imperfections in the road will be felt. After only a year and 7,500 miles, the tire compound started to disintegrate and microcracks and fissures opened up the tread. The final nail in the coffin (no pun intended) was an actual nail that got lodged in the shoulder of the tire. No tire shop was willing to make a repair and as advertised by Bridgestone, RE050As must be changed as an entire set. Despite the great intention behind run-flat tires, they are not worth the headache, price, and shortcomings. Overall the quality of the RE050A RFT is terrible, I would not recommend them to anyone!
Vehicle: 2011 BMW 335d Sedan Base Model
Miles Driven on Tires: 14,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: MILTON, MA
Driving Style: Spirited
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June 11, 2016
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...Having put about 25K miles on them, I have found the ride comfort to extremely poor! That alone is a sufficient reason for me to switch these out and never opt for these again...
Due to a poor experience with these tires, I'm switching to non RFTs. Having put about 25K miles on them, I have found the ride comfort to extremely poor! That alone is a sufficient reason for me to switch these out and never opt for these again. I've had RFTs on a Z4 before and they were certainly not as bad as these.
Vehicle: 2007 BMW 328i Coupe Sport Package
Miles Driven on Tires: 25,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: SACRAMENTO, CA
Driving Style: Average
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Many customers report rapid wear and disappointment in tread life, with scores ranging 0-5. Despite some 9s/10s, premature wear and early replacements are common concerns.
November 23, 2020
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...Since I'm new to this sport I didn't notice the 140 TW rating... the tires are just plain awful and the tread is gone after 7500 miles, in less than 6 months!...
OEM tires, I guess for the run flat feature (no spare, just a goo pump). I bought the car for SCCA Solo and spirited mountain driving. Since I’m new to this sport I didn’t notice the 140 TW rating... the tires are just plain awful and the tread is gone after 7500 miles, in less than 6 months! I hope to gain 2 seconds on the track simply by getting rid of these. They don’t hold on turns, they don’t give any confidence, and they are rough and noisy on the interstate.
Vehicle: 2019 FIAT 124 Spider Abarth Brembo Brakes
Miles Driven on Tires: 7,500
Driving Conditions: Track/Autocross
Location: MARIETTA, GA
Driving Style: Spirited
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August 09, 2020
...Poor tread wear...2nd set 10,000 miles, and tire inner edge split after 1 year of use...
Used OEM tires for 2 sets of these RFTs. Poor tread ware...2nd set 10,000 miles, and tire inner edge split after 1 year of use.Extremely noisy, poor wet traction when tread starts wearing out at 5000 miles. Will never buy these tires again.
Vehicle: 2007 BMW 335i Convertible Sport Package
Miles Driven on Tires: 12,000
Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway
Location: ASHEVILLE, NC
Driving Style: Average
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September 17, 2019
...First, they wear extremely quickly (I got maybe two years out of a set of four, and less than 20K mi)...
Not happy with these tires at all. First, they wear extremely quickly (I got maybe two years out of a set of four, and less than 20K mi). Secondly, I've never had tires that were this noisy. The tread noise was so bad I felt like I had mud-bogging tires on my car. Lastly they are obscenely expensive. For my next set of tires, I'm picking up a doughnut spare to keep in the trunk and I'm ditching the run-flats. DO NOT BUY THESE.
Vehicle: 2011 BMW 335i xDrive Sedan Sport Package
Miles Driven on Tires: 15,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: VIENNA, VA
Driving Style: Spirited
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