JIM@Tire Rack:
You list the regular 050s with THREE types in 225/45/17.

I looked at the weights, and they go in this order:
22lbs
24lbs (two pounds for non runflat is quite a heavy difference, are they wider?)
25lbs (for the Mercedes Extended RUNFLAT)

There is also TWO listings for for 050As in 225/45/17. The differenve being Y/W speed rated.

And what is the difference between the Pole and non Pol.

Knowing how bridgestone can be way off about tire sizing sometimes, I would like to know the TRUE widths of these tyres. There does seem to be some missing info.
Can you please arrange for us here the full specs?

We might need a 225 RE sticky with all the choices.

For the guys that run auto-X/track, another forum member mentioned a RE sale. Indeed tirerack is having specials for 225/45/17 fronts and 255/40/17 rears. Yes, the plussize AP2 sizes. They exist.

**At the special price this IS the best tyre for your money.**

 

They do make a number of versions of the RE050. At this time the RE050A is being discontiuned and they are on sale. The Pole Position is the best handling version of the tire and it is taking the place of the RE050A.
If I can help let me know.