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The Potenza RE050 is an Ultra High Performance Summer tire designed
to complement the performance of sports cars, sports coupes &
sport sedans. While the Potenza RE050 is used as Original Equipment
on the supercharged Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG sedan, a Potenza RE050
Scuderia version is used on the 12-cylinder Enzo Ferrari supercar,
& a Run Flat version is used on the BMW Z4 sports cars &
5-Series sedans. The Potenza RE050 was developed to provide good
traction along with responsive & predictable dry & wet road
handling. It is not intended to be driven in the snow.
On the outside, the Potenza RE050 features a high grip tread
compound molded into a directional tread design. A continuous center
rib, large tread blocks & stable shoulder elementsprovide
responsive handling, high-speed stability & traction on dry roads,
while circumferential & lateral tread grooves are aimed to pump
water out from under the tire's footprint to minimize hydroplaning
& aid wet traction. Internally, the Potenza RE050 features twin
steel belts reinforced by spiral wrapped nylon to stabilize the
tread area & enhance handling, high-speed capability & ride
quality while minimizing weight. The fabric cord body & hard
rubber sidewall filler help blend uniform ride quality with steering
response & lateral stability.
Bridgestone Potenza RE050 tires feature black sidewall styling with
subtle black letters. They are V-, Z, W- & Y-speed rated depending
upon their application & available in selected 50-, 45-, 40- &
35-series sizes for 16" through 19" wheel diameters.