Bridgestone Potenza RE050A RFT 245/35R18, Summer, High Performance tires.

Features and Benefits: Summer weather traction; High speed controllability; Comfortable performance; Bridgestone Potenza RE050A RFT TiresThe Bridgestone Potenza RE050A RFT is a high performance, summer tire made for passenger vehicles and SUVs. This model offers a limited, temporary performance in case of air pressure loss. Once air pressure leaves the tire due to some type of damage, the tire can still be driven on for 50 miles up to 50 mph. As a result, the vehicle will not be stranded on the side of the road. The tire can be driven on in order to arrive at a nearby location where the damaged tire can be fixed. Run flat tires are usually made for vehicles without space for a spare tire. Summer weather traction is guaranteed with this model. The tire combines the summer compound and the detailed tread design in order to improve the dry and wet traction. These elements upgrade the grip on the road surface with the use of extra biting edges, while the compound effectively prevents heat build-up as well. Hydroplaning is avoided, as the circumferential grooves disperse water from the footprint, resulting in a safer wet traction. The tire's constant surface contact boosts its high speed controllability. The ideal road contact area and the stronger structure work together to improve the steering responsiveness and driving stability. In other words, the tire offers great steering response time and accuracy to the driver's commands, while the structure is secured against the driving pressure. The stronger structure and the heat-resistant compound work together to ensure its high speed durability. As the tire does not deform under pressure, and heat build-up is effectively avoided, the tire is able to securely perform at its high speed durability. The Bridgestone Potenza RE050A RFT also offers a quiet drive. The tread pattern utilizes the 3D surface block pattern to enhance the comfort levels. The tread generates a sound-cancelling frequency, which decreases the road noise generated during the drive. This offers the passengers' better driving enjoyment throughout the performance. This tire model was manufactured as the original equipment tire of select vehicles. Manufacturers recommend changing tires every 10 years. As long as tires are properly stored before they are sold, the year of their manufacture will not shorten their service life.