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Reviews Bridgestone Potenza RE 050 RFT

Average based on 21 completed reviews Ø Score
[2.62]
Traction under dry conditions [1.7]
Braking under dry conditions [1.8]
Traction under wet conditions [2.6]
Braking under wet conditions [2.6]
Traction in snow [3.8]
Ride comfort [3.5]
Noise level (internal) [3.2]
Noise level (external) [3.0]
Tire wear [2.8]
Kilometers driven on tyres 20.052 km

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15.05.2010 Ø Score
[2.70]
Traction under dry conditions [2]
Braking under dry conditions [2]
Traction under wet conditions [3]
Braking under wet conditions [3]
Traction in snow [4]
Ride comfort [3]
Noise level (internal) [3]
Noise level (external) [3]
Tire wear [3]
Kilometers driven on tyres 10.000 km
Tire size and vehicle make
225 / 50 R17 ZR
BMW E 60
Would you purchase this tire again? probably

26.01.2010 from Stuart Ø Score
[3.50]
Traction under dry conditions [2]
Braking under dry conditions [3]
Traction under wet conditions [2]
Braking under wet conditions [3]
Traction in snow [5]
Ride comfort [4]
Noise level (internal) [4]
Noise level (external) [4]
Tire wear [6]
Kilometers driven on tyres 16.000 km
Tire size and vehicle make
255 / 30 R19 ZR
BMW 335i
Would you purchase this tire again? no way
Comments
Tyres worn right down to the wire on the inside shoulder. 5mm tread remaining on the rest of the surface. This seems to be a common complaint on BMW 335 models with 19" wheels. Pressures checked weekly and adjusted as necessary. Worn tyres returned to Bridgestone for investigation and possible claim. Unsurprisingly their report states wear due to underinflation or overloading of the vehicle, neither of which are true. As a prestige tyre manufacturer I expected better of Bridgestone. Front tyres 235/35/R19 W badly worn on the outer edges, but will not bother to return for investigation given previous experience.

26.01.2010 from georges Ø Score
[1.90]
Traction under dry conditions [1]
Braking under dry conditions [1]
Traction under wet conditions [1]
Braking under wet conditions [1]
Traction in snow [3]
Ride comfort [5]
Noise level (internal) [3]
Noise level (external) [1]
Tire wear [3]
Kilometers driven on tyres 10.000 km
Tire size and vehicle make
225 / 50 R17 ZR
bmw 530 d
Would you purchase this tire again? definitely

24.01.2010 from pilkington Ø Score
[3.60]
Traction under dry conditions [2]
Braking under dry conditions [2]
Traction under wet conditions [3]
Braking under wet conditions [3]
Traction in snow [-]
Ride comfort [5]
Noise level (internal) [4]
Noise level (external) [4]
Tire wear [6]
Kilometers driven on tyres 25.000 km
Tire size and vehicle make
255 / 30 R19
bmw 335d
Would you purchase this tire again? no way
Comments
the rear tyres have worn on the inside edges to render the tyre unusable despite there being another 5000 miles left o 90% of the tyre. the car has never been driven fast of cornered heavily, tyre pressures checked and if needed corrected weekly. looking on various forums this sems to be a common problem. my opinion is the tyres are not up to the job and need investigating.

17.11.2009 Ø Score
[2.60]
Traction under dry conditions [3]
Braking under dry conditions [3]
Traction under wet conditions [3]
Braking under wet conditions [3]
Traction in snow [4]
Ride comfort [3]
Noise level (internal) [3]
Noise level (external) [3]
Tire wear [1]
Kilometers driven on tyres 60.000 km
Tire size and vehicle make
225 / 50 R17 ZR
BMW 520D
Would you purchase this tire again? definitely

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    The average rating is calculated as follows:
  • Traction under dry conditions 15%
  • Braking under dry conditions 15%
  • Traction under wet conditions 15%
  • Braking under wet conditions 15%
  • Traction in snow 0%
  • Ride comfort 10%
  • Noise level (internal) 5%
  • Noise level (external) 5%
  • Tire wear 20%
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