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Old Jun 23, 2013 | 11:09 AM
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Well as a long time ls1tech member. I wanted to share my new nitto motivo expereance with you.
Now we have other vehicles that are not just lsx equipped, I'm sure we like different options for our spouses. My wife has a 2008 mercedes c350 and the factory conti sports were getting old and worn. So I found a link to nitto tire sampling program.

Now I have received free nitto motivos to review for them and I want to share this experience with you now.

I've put about 4,000 miles on them in a wet and dry driving conditions, city and rural, low speeds and high speeds. I've found them to be the best all season performance tire iv ever used. Replacing the conti sport tires that I had are a night and day difference. They ride smoother, much more quite then the last tires, and soak up a lot more of the poor quality roads around here. The tires have a 60,000 mile limited treadware warranty so hopefully they last longer then the 10,000 miles my conti's lasted before having to replace them

They do offer other tires to sample if any of you want to try the program. Go to nittotire.com/tiresampling I know they have invos, motivos,nt05, and there allterrains.

I hope this review will help anyone looking for tires to replace on there other cars besides 1000 hp lsx's

I will update this around every 5,000 miles
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Old Jun 23, 2013 | 01:54 PM
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They sound like all around good performance tires. Very nice.
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Old Jun 23, 2013 | 02:42 PM
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Yes they are. I was going to get the invos as a lot of the vette guys run them. But I can't pass up the chance to try out free motivos
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Old Oct 7, 2013 | 02:52 PM
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Well I just pcs from AZ to GA and stopped back in florida where I'm from. 2500 miles and a couple of flooding rainstorms. These tires are awesome. Never lost grip, but I think they need a rebalance. They look new still but feel as they lost alittle low speed balance
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Old Oct 7, 2013 | 02:55 PM
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Thanks for the useful info.

-Garrett
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Old Nov 4, 2013 | 01:39 PM
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I bought a set of these from Discount a few weeks ago and am very happy so far. I considered the 555, but decided on the Motivo based on the Nitto site comparative ratings for Ride Comfort, Quietness, and Wet/Dry performance, plus the 60,000 mile warranty is hard to beat. (Discount will rotate them for free to assure you maximize the warranty) My Z28 is lowered and with the 275/40Z17 on 17x9.5x56mm wheels, the look is great and the tread profile/fitment on the 9.5" wheel is perfect. Handling with Bilstein HDs and stock sway bars (for now) is tight and crisp. This is my DD for now and am very happy with the look and performance.
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Old Nov 9, 2013 | 07:29 PM
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Default Nitto Motivo 315/40ZR17

Just noticed on their site that a Motivo 315/35ZR17 is "Coming Soon", may be widening the rear Sawblades to 10.5" or 11". You never know...
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