TractionReview

The Potenza RE050A Pole Position is designed to provide exceptional dry and wet road traction along with more responsive handling than the Potenza RE050A. The Potenza RE050A Pole Position comes loaded with race-inspired technology: UNI-T for outstanding wet and dry traction, a tread pattern that promotes rapid water evacuation, variable dimensions in the tread blocks, and a smooth shape to reduce noise. An asymmetrical pattern in the RE050A Pole Position tread increases surface contact to enhance acceleration and cornering.

Specs and Features

• 90% silica content tread compound
• Asymmetric tread design
• stable shoulder elements, large tread blocks
• Continuous center rib on the outboard side to provide responsive handling, high-speed stability and traction on dry roads
• Wide circumferential and lateral tread grooves pump water out from under the tire’s footprint to minimize hydroplaning

Available Sizes

• 205/55R16 91W W
• 205/50R17 89Y Y
• 225/45R17 91Y Y
• 235/45R17 94Y Y
• 245/45R17 95Y Y
• 225/45R18 91Y Y
• 245/45R18 100W XL
• 245/40R17 91Y Y
• 255/40R17 94Y Y
• 225/40R18 88Y Y
• 245/40R18 93Y Y
• 255/40R18 95Y Y
• 275/40R18 99Y Y
• 265/35R18 93Y Y
• 285/35R18 97Y Y
• 235/35R19 91W XL
• 245/35R19 93W XL
• 275/35R19 100W XL
• 245/35R20 95W XL
• 255/35R20 97W XL
• 285/30R18 93Y Y
• 295/30R18 98W XL
• 275/30R19 96W XL
• 255/30R20 92W XL
• 275/30R20 97W XL