P3 of 8
Beat 71% of the field
Bridgestone Potenza RE050A Test Results
Tested 2010 to 2015
7 publications
Tested 7 times by independent publications, the Bridgestone Potenza RE050A averages a finish of 6th.
- 7Independent tests
- 0Test wins
- 1Podium finishes
- 6thAverage finish
- 34%Field beaten on average
- 7Publications
7 tests, 2010 to 2015
- Test win
- Second
- Third
- Average 34%
Head-to-head record
Overall finishing position against the tires that have most often shared a test with the Bridgestone Potenza RE050A. Only tires tested alongside it at least three times are listed.
| Rival | Shared tests | Ahead | Behind | Level | Finished ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Continental Sport Contact 3
5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind
|
5 | 0 | 5 | - | 0% |
 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric
4 shared: 1 ahead, 3 behind
|
4 | 1 | 3 | - | 25% |
 Uniroyal RainSport 2
4 shared: 1 ahead, 3 behind
|
4 | 1 | 3 | - | 25% |
 Vredestein Ultrac Cento
4 shared: 1 ahead, 3 behind
|
4 | 1 | 3 | - | 25% |
 Hankook Ventus S1 evo
4 shared: 1 ahead, 3 behind
|
4 | 1 | 3 | - | 25% |
 Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3
4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind
|
4 | 0 | 4 | - | 0% |
 Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT
4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind
|
4 | 0 | 4 | - | 0% |
Against its own line
The same record for the tire it replaced and the tire that replaced it.
| Tire | Tests | Wins | Avg finish | Field beaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgestone Potenza RE040 Predecessor | 0 | - | - | - |
| Bridgestone Potenza RE050A This tire | 7 | 0 | 6th | 34% |
| Bridgestone Potenza S001 Successor | 28 | 1 | 6th | 45% |
Performance Analysis
Drawn from 7 tests. Updated October 15, 2025.
Across seven summer tests, the Bridgestone Potenza RE050A shows mixed, era-typical performance: capable of upper-midfield results in some tests but frequently trailing newer rivals. It delivers respectable dry-road competence and occasional standout wet braking, yet overall rankings skew mid-to-lower due to weaker wet handling/balance and inconsistency across sizes and test protocols. Awards or wins are absent, and variability is high, suggesting an ageing design outpaced by contemporary competitors in comprehensive scoring.
Performance Strengths
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Wet Braking
Moderate
Details
- 2010 Auto Express: 3rd in wet braking (close to winner; AE quote notes Bridgestone in 3rd just 25cm behind)
- 2015 Australian Motor: overall 3rd/8 with article noting only 2 m behind leading wet reference in braking context
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Dry Handling/Balance
Moderate
Details
- 2010 AMS: Positive comments for good-natured, slightly understeer handling in dry; Dry score 68/200 vs Wet 59
- 2015 Australian Motor: overall 3rd/8, beating Goodyear overall
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General Competitiveness in Mixed Conditions
Moderate
Details
- 2010 European ADAC/TCS/AMTC: 5th/16, noted as a strong balanced tire
- 2010 EVO: 4th/9 (upper-midfield)
Performance Weaknesses
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Overall Consistency vs. Premium Rivals
Strong
Details
- Average overall position 6.4 across 7 tests
- Bottom-tier finishes: 10/10 in 2010 AMS, 9/11 in 2010 Auto Express, 8/9 in 2011 Autoreview, 6/6 in 2010 Autocar RWD
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Wet Handling/Overall Wet Performance
Strong
Details
- 2010 AMS: Wet score 59/200 contributing to last place 10/10
- Multiple low overall results (AMS 10/10, Autocar RWD 6/6) imply deficits in wet balance despite isolated wet braking strength
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Aging Design Competitiveness
Moderate
Details
- No test wins or top-2 finishes across 7 tests
- Cluster of tests in 2010-2011 show frequent bottom-third results against contemporary premium tires
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Aquaplaning resistance
Strong
in 1 of 1 tests
Details
low aquaplaning resistance
- 2011 Autoreview Max Performance Summer Tire Test (2011)
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Wet braking
Strong
in 1 of 1 tests
Details
a full 33 feet behind the best tire in the wet braking test
- 2011 Autoreview Max Performance Summer Tire Test (2011)
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Wet grip
Strong
in 1 of 1 tests
Details
Poor wet grip
- 2011 Autoreview Max Performance Summer Tire Test (2011)
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Wet handling
Strong
in 1 of 1 tests
Details
poor wet handling
- 2011 Autoreview Max Performance Summer Tire Test (2011)
Every test, newest first 7
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
2015 1 test
2011 1 test
P8 of 9
Beat 13% of the field
2011 Autoreview Max Performance Summer Tire Test
For a tire which is fitted to cars like the Ferrari 430, the RE050A has a very poor result. Perhaps Bridgestone use a different compound for the Russian market as it was a full 33 feet behind the best tire in the wet braking test. Bridgestone have recently release the S001, and there is rumours of the S04 coming to Europe.
2010 5 tests
P9 of 11
Beat 20% of the field
P6 of 6
Beat 0% of the field
P5 of 17
Beat 73% of the field
P10 of 10
Beat 0% of the field
P4 of 9
Beat 63% of the field
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