Bridgestone Potenza RE050A RFT 245/35R18 Tires

Bridgestone Potenza RE050A RFT 245/35R18 SL 88Y is an ultra high performance summer tire with run-flat capability priced from $199.97.

Bridgestone Potenza RE050A RFT 245/35R18 SL 88Y Tire Specs

245/35R18 is a Metric tire used as an original equipment on a variety of popular passenger cars. It also comes in a P-Metric (P245/35R18) variant

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

245 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 245/35R18 tire is 245 millimeters.

35 represents the aspect ratio of a tire, which is a ratio of the tire's sidewall height to its width. For 245/35R18 tire, the sidewall height is 35% of its tread width.

R denotes that 245/35R18 tire has radial construction.

18 represents the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. 245/35R18 can be mounted on rims with 18 inches in diameter.

SL denotes the load range of a tire. Standard Load or SL tires are typically found on passenger cars, smaller SUVs, and light trucks. These tires are designed to operate at standard inflation pressures and are not meant for carrying heavy loads.

88 indicates the load index. A tire with a load index of 88 can support a maximum load of 1235 pounds or 560 kilograms per tire.

Y indicates the speed rating. A tire with a speed rating of Y is approved for speeds up to 186 miles per hour or 299 kilometers per hour under optimal conditions.

Bridgestone Potenza RE050A RFT 245/35R18 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.

Maximum inflation for Bridgestone Potenza RE050A RFT 245/35R18 tire is 51 psi.

Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQG) rating for Bridgestone Potenza RE050A RFT 245/35R18 tire is 140 A A.

Tire manufacturer part number (MPN) is 118431.