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Bridgestone Potenza RE050
$195.00
Released December, 2007
The Pros:Can go a long distance without showing much wear. Great grip on the road in both dry and wet. Cornering is stiff and solid, holds firm throughout the turn.
The Cons:A bit loud, even more so at lower speeds. Can spin the tires when accelerating from a stop in wet conditions. Lose traction immediately on gravel and snow.
The Bridgestone Potenza RE050 is a high-end summer tire designed specifically for sports cars. Its Computer Optimized Component System technology maximizes performance by precisely balancing a number of attributes while its O-Bead design ensures improved uniformity and comfort.
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Additionally, the Potenza RE050's Long Link Carbon structure makes it more resistant to cracking and wear.
The Potenza RE050's Computer Optimized Component System attempts to improve tire performance by optimizing the balance of tread design, casing shape, materials, and construction for a more performance-oriented tire. Its O-Bead design improves the Potenza RE050's ride comfort by way of a single continuous strand of cable in the bead construction. Meanwhile, the Potenza RE050's Long Link Carbon structure provides added tread support for more consistent ride characteristics while also helping to prevent cracking, chipping and tearing.
Features
- Computer Optimized Component System for balanced characteristics
- O-Bead design for improved uniformity
- Long Link Carbon structure for added durability
- Integrated rim guard protects from curb damage by way of a raised rubber ridge
- Spiral wrap design improves speed performance
- Standard Limited Warranty
- Platinum Pact Limited Warranty (3 year tread wear protection)
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can go a long distance without showing much wear
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great grip on the road in both dry and wet
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cornering is stiff and solid, holds firm throughout the turn
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steering response to subtle shifts is very good, changing lanes is effortless
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a bit loud, even more so at lower speeds
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can spin the tires when accelerating from a stop in wet conditions
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lose traction immediately on gravel and snow
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