Details for Bridgestone Potenza RE050A RFT | Freedom Tire and Auto Service Altoona, IA

Submitted by Karl in CA on 2/15/2017
(2008 BMW 328i Convertible w/Sport Pkg.)

The right-rear failed structurally on the inboard sidewall, where the tread joins the sidewall, after just 14,000 miles. It popped so loud it scared the hell out of me and debris slammed the bottom of the car so hard it felt as if I ran over a chunk of lumber or something. Geez! Don't buy these unreliable things. Dangerous!

Would Buy Again 1/5 Snow Traction 1/5

Wet Traction 3/5 Cornering Stability 5/5

Dry Traction 4/5 Steering Response 5/5

Hydroplaning Resistance 3/5

Submitted by Mark in NJ on 3/4/2016
(2014 BMW 535d xDrive Luxury Line)

Great overall performance. Where it is lacking is in the durability area. I have now gone through 5 of these and when you hit a pot hole and it doesn't necessarily need to be large one, these tires will go. I have also had the Good Year Eagles as well and they are similar in terms of durability. Hopefully the tire developers can come up with a better side wall than steel to give some added flexibility so they don't pop so easily. I also admit I live in NJ.

Would Buy Again 5/5 Snow Traction 3/5

Wet Traction 4/5 Cornering Stability 5/5

Dry Traction 5/5 Steering Response 5/5

Hydroplaning Resistance 4/5

Submitted by Antionne in LA on 7/16/2015
(2013 Dodge Dart Rallye)

Good tires.

Would Buy Again 5/5 Snow Traction 5/5

Wet Traction 5/5 Cornering Stability 4/5

Dry Traction 5/5 Steering Response 4/5

Hydroplaning Resistance 4/5

Submitted by juan in PR on 3/13/2014
(2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring)

Would Buy Again 4/5 Snow Traction 1/5

Wet Traction 3/5 Cornering Stability 4/5

Dry Traction 4/5 Steering Response 4/5

Hydroplaning Resistance 4/5

Submitted by Mark in UT on 6/8/2013
(2011 BMW 328i xDrive Sedan w/Sport Pkg. (Staggered Fitment) Front)

This tire is very noisy and wore out after only 12K miles. This is a factory tire on 2011 BMW 328xi series.

Would Buy Again 1/5 Snow Traction 3/5

Wet Traction 3/5 Cornering Stability 5/5

Dry Traction 4/5 Steering Response 4/5

Hydroplaning Resistance 4/5

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