Drivers describe the Bridgestone Potenza RE050A as a sharp, sporty UHP tyre with strong steering feel and confident dry grip, and many high-scoring reviews also praise its stable handling and braking in the wet when temperatures are moderate. However, a substantial share of owners report a firm/harsh ride and rising road noise as the tyre ages, alongside notable performance drop-offs in cold conditions (and very poor snow/ice ability). Wear rate and value are polarising: some achieve long life with correct pressures/rotation, while many others see rapid wear-especially on driven axles/inner shoulders-making cost a frequent complaint.
What owners mention most counted across 178 reviews
I was unfortunate to have had my car in at the accident recovery garage and they replaced all 4 tyres with the RE050A's. Overall these tyres provide amazing grip with my 170Bhp golf as i tend to give it a beasting every now and again, i do tend to be good when it gets a bit slick on the road. they are very quiet on most roads and and provide very good feedback on the corners. i am in the process of getting my front 2 replaced and for a pair of these for a good price so will be having these again.
Fitted new all round this year (BMW), 9k miles later and the rears are completely worn out right across the width, fronts still looking good. Driving style just normal / commuting, not sporty at all, fitted these tyres purely because they were original equipment. Great looking tyres but abysmal tread life.
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Excellent tyres even though a bit pricey, good dry and wet weather grip. Good dry and wet weather braking and very progressive on the limit. Nice stiff sidewalls keeps the car smooth through corners. A very good tyre.
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Some reviews on here stating that they have only got 5-10k out of a tyre is absolute nonsense. EITHER they dont check the tyre pressure regular or have some major issue with their tracking/balancing on their cars. OR they just absolutely drive like maniacs.
These were fitted to my Audi on the rears and have done approx 9k in them and I must admit there is still huge tread left on them. Between 5-6 mm easily if not more and seem to be wearing evenly and well. They are very comfortable tyres and good in the wet and dry. I use them mainly for motorway use and cruising at 80 mph + is smooth the way the are wearing at the moment I think I should easily get 25k + out of them. BMW fit these as standard on their cars for a reason not just for the sake of it. Excellent tyres.
Have these awful tires on my g37s and stay away!!! Great for dry superb handling. I drive cautious in the rain but their good in the rain. However the tread life is TERRIBLE I am at 9500 miles and there is nothing left and I occasionally get on the car mostly on the highway. I dont do burnouts and launches. Not happy with the treadwear. If you want tires that grip well in dry get them but they will only last 8-10k..
As previously stated OEM on my 6, would have given it top marks, but I haven't got any other tyre to rate it against recently. Had an Avensis and usually had to change at about 16k (no where near as sporty), so these still have 5k left in them and I think that is great! Road handling is superb, never once felt like it was going to let go.
OEM fit tyres perform well in the dry and fairly well in the wet with decent feedback. Seemed like they were waering very well up to about 9000 miles then suddenly started wearing very quickly and by 12000 were ready for a swap.
Bridgestone RE050A on S60 higher power cars. Awesome cornering grip which adds zest to the cars handling, which on previous Nexen rubber was all at sea. Also got nearly 20,000 miles out of them. Strong side wall not only protects rims but gives great steering response and assured motorway directional stability. If you enjoy pressing on in a the 200bhp+ versions of the S60 these are worth a look.
2 and a half sets at 36k! Yes, they do wear, wouldn't just put it down to my driving style, or the weight of the car (1515kg). Not the most silent tyres I've used, but not too bad, very grippy in the dry, decent under heavy braking too. Would definately buy again - as I keep doing. One thing to point out - these tyres are OEM on some of the exotics and high performance manufacturers, so they must be half decent at least!
