Bridgestone Potenza RE050A RFT P205/45R17 Tires

Bridgestone Potenza RE050A RFT P205/45R17 LL 84W is an ultra high performance summer tire with run-flat capability.

Bridgestone Potenza RE050A RFT P205/45R17 LL 84W Tire Specs

P205/45R17 is a P-Metric tire. It also comes in a Metric (205/45R17) variant

Let us decode each aspect of the tire size code to have a full understanding what this tire size means.

P indicates that P205/45R17 is a passenger tire.

205 is a section width of the tire from one sidewall to the other. Tire tread width is typically a bit narrower than the section width. Section width of P205/45R17 tire is 205 millimeters.

45 represents the aspect ratio of a tire, which is a ratio of the tire's sidewall height to its width. For P205/45R17 tire, the sidewall height is 45% of its tread width.

R denotes that P205/45R17 tire has radial construction.

17 represents the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. P205/45R17 can be mounted on rims with 17 inches in diameter.

LL denotes the load range of a tire. Tires marked with LL are designed to carry lighter loads compared to standard load (SL) tires. They are typically found on certain passenger vehicles where the load requirements are lower than average. These tires often require less inflation pressure than higher load range tires.

84 indicates the load index. A tire with a load index of 84 can support a maximum load of 1102 pounds or 500 kilograms per tire.

W indicates the speed rating. A tire with a speed rating of W is approved for speeds up to 168 miles per hour or 270 kilometers per hour under optimal conditions.

Bridgestone Potenza RE050A RFT P205/45R17 is a run-flat tire designed to resist the effects of deflation when punctured, and to enable the vehicle to continue to be driven at a reduced speed for a limited distance.

Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQG) rating for Bridgestone Potenza RE050A RFT P205/45R17 tire is 140 A A.

Tire manufacturer part number (MPN) is 104542.