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Potenza
Potenza RE050A
SKU BRIDGESTONE-POTENZA-RE050A-20540R17-B519B5
Summer performance for response, control and cornering
Give your car a sleek and sporty look with the Potenza RE050A tires. Developed for high performance sport cars, coupes, and sedans, this tire allows you to take on the road with impressive cornering performance in dry and wet conditions.
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48 sizes available
$178.38
per tire$270.37 ...
per tire$713.52 for 4 tires $1,081.48 for 4 tires
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Is this tire right for you?
Summer performance for response, control and cornering
A well-rounded tire choice designed to make the buying decision easier to understand.
Find the right tire type (opens in a new tab)Great fit for
Sport sedans, coupes, EVs, and drivers who want more control in corners.
Tradeoff to know
Performance-oriented tires often ride firmer and may trade some tread life for grip.
Maybe skip if
Your top priorities are quiet highway comfort and maximum mileage.
Feature deep dive
Top features and benefits.
The standout features behind how this tire performs, feels, and wears over time.
Responsive Handling
Designed to provide confident steering response and vehicle feedback.
Wet and Dry Cornering
Helps deliver impressive cornering performance in dry and wet conditions.
Original Equipment Fitments
Offered as Original Equipment on select high performance vehicles.
The details
Specifications & warranty
For your selected size and configuration.
Need help reading these specs? Tire guide (opens in a new tab)- Configuration Identifies the selected version of this tire, including construction or original-equipment differences. Versions in the same size can have different specifications.
- Original Equipment (OE) · XL
- Season The tire’s intended weather category. Choose a category suited to your climate and driving conditions.
- Summer
- Run Flat Indicates run-flat construction. Confirm vehicle compatibility and follow the tire manufacturer’s limits for driving after pressure loss.
- No
- XL / Extra Load Extra Load identifies a tire’s load and inflation capability. It does not increase your vehicle’s payload or towing limits.
- Yes
- Sidewall Describes the sidewall finish or lettering. BW means blackwall; other codes may indicate white lettering or manufacturer-specific finishes.
- BW
- Tread Pattern Describes the tread layout. Directional and asymmetric designs have mounting requirements; follow the markings on the tire.
- Asymmetrical / Non-Directional
- Load Index A code for the carrying capacity of one tire under specified conditions. Meet your vehicle manufacturer’s load requirements.
- 84
- Speed Rating A letter indicating the tire’s tested speed capability under specified conditions. Match your vehicle’s requirements; this is not a recommended driving speed.
- W
- Load Range Describes the tire’s load and inflation category. A ply rating is a strength category, not necessarily the number of physical layers.
- XL
- UTQG Uniform Tire Quality Grading combines treadwear, wet traction, and temperature grades. Treadwear is not a mileage guarantee; not all tire types carry these grades.
- 140 A A
- Tread Depth Published tread depth when new, measured in thirty-seconds of an inch. It does not guarantee a particular tread life.
- 10.00/32"
- Overall Diameter The tire’s overall height in inches. Check vehicle clearance and approved fitment before changing sizes.
- 23.46"
- Rim Width Range The published range of compatible wheel widths in inches. This is different from wheel diameter; confirm your wheel meets both requirements.
- 7.00" - 8.00"
- Max Load Published carrying capacity for one tire under specified inflation and operating conditions. Vehicle load limits still apply.
- 1,102 lbs
Questions shoppers ask
Before you buy
Delivery, installation, and returns.
What if I choose the wrong size?
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Check your vehicle’s recommended size and the selected load and speed ratings before ordering. If you have already ordered the wrong size, contact the Pit Crew before mounting the tires.
How long does shipping take?
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Shipping timing depends on stock and destination, but the product page highlights whether the selected size is in stock or limited before you add it to cart.
Can I return these tires?
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For ordinary non-defective returns, submit your request within 30 days of delivery. Tires must be unused, unmounted, and in original condition. Customers pay return shipping, and a restocking fee of 25% of the product price applies. Refunds are processed within 10 days after we receive and inspect the returned tires. Include whether the tires have been mounted or driven, and wait for instructions before shipping anything back.
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Can I ship to my local installer?
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Yes. Ship to your home or your preferred local installer. If shipping to a shop, arrange installation independently and confirm the shop accepts tire deliveries before ordering. Ask which recipient name and shipping address to use. Waymark does not provide or book installation; appointments and installation fees are handled directly with the shop.
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