Bridgestone Potenza RE050A - Test Results
Test Statistics
7
Tests Completed6th
Average Position3rd
Best Result10th
Worst ResultPerformance Analysis
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
Performance Over Time
Test History
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2011 Autoreview Max Performance Summer Tire Test
2011
Winner: Continental ContiSportContact 5 P
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 10 metres behind the...