Bridgestone Potenza RE050A Reviews - Page 15
Given 42%
while driving a
BMW E46 3 Series
(225/45 R17 W)
on mostly town
for 9,000 average miles
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 tires purely because they were original equipment. Great looking tires but abysmal tread life.
Given 90%
while driving a
Honda Civic Type R
(215/40 R17 W)
on a combination of roads
for 25,000 spirited miles
Excellent tires 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 tire.
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Given 84%
while driving a
Holden SS Commodore
(245/35 R19)
on a combination of roads
for 20,000 spirited miles
These came on my Holden SS-V (1800kg) and have so far gone 33,000km. And are probably getting on there last legs.
A lot quieter than the 2 sets of Toyos i had on my previous commodore. (Proxes T1S and Proxes4)
I wouldnt hesitate in buying these tires again they are fantastic. But at $450 a corner its going to hurt the wallet.
A lot quieter than the 2 sets of Toyos i had on my previous commodore. (Proxes T1S and Proxes4)
I wouldnt hesitate in buying these tires again they are fantastic. But at $450 a corner its going to hurt the wallet.
Given 90%
while driving a
Audi A4 TDi Quattro Sport
(235/40 R18 W)
on mostly motorways
for 10,000 average miles
Excellent tires after 10k of driving there still have 7mm of tread left albeit they are on the rears.
Given 84%
while driving a
Audi A4
(235/40 R18 W)
on mostly motorways
for 9,000 average miles
Some reviews on here stating that they have only got 5-10k out of a tire is absolute nonsense. EITHER they dont check the tire 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 tires 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 tires.
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 tires 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 tires.
Given 59%
while driving a
Infiniti G37
(245/40 R19 W)
on a combination of roads
for 1,000 spirited miles
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..
Given 87%
while driving a
Mazda 6 Series
(215/50 R17 W)
on a combination of roads
for 19,500 spirited miles
As previously stated OEM on my 6, would have given it top marks, but I haven't got any other tire 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.
Given 61%
while driving a
Mazda 6 Series
(215/45 R18 W)
on a combination of roads
for 12,000 spirited miles
OEM fit tires 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.
Given 87%
while driving a
Mazda 3 Series
(205/55 R16 W)
on mostly country roads
for 20,000 spirited miles
Excellent at dry condition and very progressive. Could be better in wet, beware with aquaplanning!
Volvo S60 TS
(/ R)
on a combination of roads
for 20,000 average miles
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.
Given 73%
while driving a
Subaru Legacy
(215/45 R18 W)
on a combination of roads
for 36,000 spirited miles
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 tires 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 tires are OEM on some of the exotics and high performance manufacturers, so they must be half decent at least!