The Potenza RE050's asymmetric tread pattern enhances its traction performance on dry and wet surfaces. A wide center rib, stable shoulders, and large tread blocks allow superior steering control and handling on dry roads. Two identical steel belts, fortified by spiral-wrapped nylon, improve the stability at high-speed levels. Grooves located on the lateral and circumferential areas of the tire deflect water in the contact patch to minimize skidding on wet surfaces. Although the Potenza RE050 is a proven performer on wet roads. This tire pattern and size is ideal for Mercedes E350 and so on.