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BridgeStone Potenza
RE050A Tire
Size: 215/45R18
1 Tire
(Stock Replacment for MS6 & MS3)
The Potenza RE050A is a Max Performance Summer tire designed to complement the
performance of sports cars, sports coupes and sport sedans. While the Potenza
RE050 is used as Original Equipment on the supercharged Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG
sedan, a Potenza RE050A Scuderia version is used on the 12-cylinder Enzo Ferrari
supercar, and a Run Flat version is used on the BMW Z4 sports cars and 5-Series
sedans. The Potenza RE050A was developed to provide good traction along with
responsive and predictable dry and wet road handling. It is not intended to be
driven in near-freezing temperatures, through snow or on ice.
On the outside, the Potenza RE050A features a high grip tread compound molded
into an asymmetric tread design. A continuous center rib, large tread blocks and
stable shoulder elements provide responsive handling, high-speed stability and
traction on dry roads, while circumferential and lateral tread grooves are aimed
to pump water out from under the tire's footprint to minimize hydroplaning and
aid wet traction. A continuous circumferential rib adjacent to the inside
shoulder blocks enhances wear quality to help reduce noise throughout the life
of the tire, especially on cars with alignment settings that specify negative
camber. Internally, the Potenza RE050A features twin steel belts reinforced by
spiral-wrapped nylon to stabilize the tread area and enhance handling, high
speed capability and ride quality while minimizing weight. The fabric cord body
and hard rubber sidewall filler help blend uniform ride quality with steering
response and lateral stability.
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