Bridgestone Potenza RE050A review

“just installed another set, $1180 mounted/balanced. 245/45ZR18 front. 275/40ZR18 rear. factory placard says 28 psi front and 33 psi rear. add 4 psi for sustained high speed. tire placard says 51 psi max. i have been experimenting with pressure and 28 front is a limo smooth ride but destroys the shoulders of the tire. anything less than 35 in the rear and im looking at 15k miles or less for a set. at 40psi front and rear i have seen 27 mpg. at factory specs 28/33 front/rear 24 mpg. has anyone found the "zen" pressure that gives the best of both worlds. im seeking an even # front and rear to make it easy for the wife, im in afghan for 9 months of the year and she has to keep them serviced.”

“It's been 4 years and 30,000km's and the PS4S tyres have worn up to the wear mark on the back tyres. Any recommendations for a replacement? It's summer all year here. We have hot summer and less hot summer. I went with the PS4S because I found the OEM RE050A's too stiff and the PS4S was definitely softer. I would consider going softer again if there was a good option. For PS4S again it will be 2 x $564 for 235/40R19 and 2 x $610 for 265/35R19 = $2348 AUD or, if I try the new PS5 it is 2 x $374 for 245/40R19 and 2 x 472 for 275/35R19 = $1692 AUD The PS5's are way cheaper and have a tread wear of 340 vs the 300. I have also heard good things about the Falken FK510”

“I've had these tires on my E60 for the last four years - in the summer. I left them on the first winter I had the car and (re-)learned quickly that these summer tires are simply not designed for temperatures below 40F. Even when trying to drive carefully, I once slid right off the road while going around a corner. There were no other cars around at the time and no harm was done, but it was the last reminder for me. I now use a dedicated set of winter tires/wheels, and only put the summer tires on between April and October.”

2012-12-29

“tbear, only have my subjective experience to go by.. Had the RE050A as the OEM tires on by 2008. I could get them to slip and slid at autocross (not on purpose) even with an un-tuned automatic. Have switched to the Michelin Pilot Sport AS all seasons (they have changed the model designations since the last time I purchased but these are not the Pilot Super SPorts) and am finding the ride quieter and very very grippy. Seems like all seasons would be a good choice for the Atlanta area? rakessler”

“My FiST came with the Potenza RE050A and i am pleasantly surprised with how well they handle. Excellent grip from acceleration and cornering as well as excellent stopping power. The only problem is when it gets cold out and if it's wet the tires don't grip as well as I'd like but other than that no complaints.”

2017-11-18

“Tyre pressure Was wondering whats the correct tyre pressure for Bridgestone Potenza RE050A — 195/45R17 81W The car said 33 psi, but Toyota put 40, so I’m just wondering whats the maximum psi it can take? Google doesn’t really say anything. Thanks.”

2025-10-19