Nitto Motivo
CoreScore 68:
- Participation of the tire models in professional tire tests and their test scores.
- Consumer reviews on the top tire selling websites.
We gather such data as the numbers of reviews and the ultimate score of the tire model on numerous tire-related websites such as amazon, tirerack, oponeo, simpletire, market.yandex, tyrereviews, and others. - Reviews written by the visitors to our website tiresvote.com.
Value, max: 100
Popularity of the model 24:
- Year of manufacture.
- The premium brand factor .
- The number of video reviews of the tire on youtube.com .
- The number of news items about the model .
- The number of times the tire was involved in professional tire tests.
- The fact of the tire being on the bestseller lists on such reputed websites as amazon, tirerack, oponeo, simpletire, and others.
- The number of tire types and sizes .
Value, max: unlimited
Value, average: 27
Key Facts
- Year Released: 2011
- Regions for sale: USA+, Canada, Europe, East Asia, Southeast Asia, Middle East
Summary
We spent several hours reading reviews from experts and tire owners. In summary, this is what people think about Nitto Motivo. You can agree with these conclusions by voting for any item:
Reasons to buy vote if agree
— Links to resources with reviews to which we referred.
— Add your comment if you have any notes or objections.
Tire Rank :: Nitto Motivo
137 215 in Passenger / All Season
25 55 in Ultra High Performance All-Season
Description
The Nitto Motivo is a UHP all-season tire engineered for drivers seeking performance without sacrificing year-round usability. It provides confident dry and wet handling, long tread life, and all-season traction—even in light snow. Developed with Nitto’s advanced simulation and manufacturing technologies, the Motivo emphasizes tread uniformity, low noise, and extended durability, making it a practical upgrade for high-performance daily driving.
Features & Benefits
- All-Season Rubber Compound with Silica: Enhances treadwear and traction in wet, dry, and mild winter conditions.
- Four Wide Circumferential Grooves: Efficient water evacuation to reduce hydroplaning.
- 3D Multi-Wave Sipes: Provide additional biting edges for wet grip and improve tread block rigidity to reduce irregular wear.
- Solid Center Rib: Enhances straight-line stability at highway speeds.
- Variable Pitch Tread Blocks: Minimizes road noise for a quiet ride.
- Alignment Indicators: Help detect misalignment and uneven wear early.
- Made in the USA: Manufactured with Nitto’s proprietary tech to ensure product consistency.
Year Released
The Nitto Motivo was launched in 2011.
Regions Availability
The Motivo is available in North America, Europe, East and Southeast Asia, and the Middle East.
Vehicle Compatibility / Popular Vehicle Fitments
Given its availability in 17" to 20" sizes and ultra-high-performance classification, the Nitto Motivo fits a wide range of sedans, coupes, and sport-oriented crossovers. Some typical applications include:
- Audi A4 / A5
- BMW 3 Series / 5 Series
- Lexus IS / ES
- Infiniti G37 / Q50
- Acura TLX
- Ford Mustang
- Dodge Charger / Challenger
- Tesla Model 3 / Model S
- Nissan Maxima / Altima SR
- Chevrolet Camaro
Note: Always consult with a tire specialist or the vehicle's manufacturer to ensure correct tire fitment.
Final Thoughts
The Nitto Motivo is best suited for performance-minded drivers who require an all-season tire capable of maintaining traction and control in diverse weather conditions. With high-speed stability, a quiet ride, and a long tread life, the Motivo serves as a reliable choice for those who daily drive in regions with varying seasonal demands without switching between summer and winter tires.
Nitto Motivo Latest News
-
May 11, 2022Tire Test 2022
Consumer Reports: Ultra High Performance All-Season Tires
Ranked #12th of 19. Nitto MotivoVerdict:Very good dry braking and excellent hydroplaning resistance, but fair wet stopping performance disappoints.
-
Dec 27, 2013Video
Nitto Motivo - All-Season Ultra High Performance Tires
Motivo is the evolution of Nitto's Ultra High Performance street tires engineered to perform in all weather conditions while providing ride comfort, minimal road noise, and increased mileage. Motivo's all-season capability fulfills the demands of your active lifestyle by navigating you safely through challenging road and weather conditions.
-
Oct 28, 2011Video
Experience the Nitto Motivo
Introducing the all-new Motivo. This is Nitto's latest Ultra High Performance radial developed to provide all-season performance, long treadlife and reduced road noise.
Nitto Motivo Latest Reviews
What is bad?
What is good?
What is bad?
Comments
These tires are great except in the rain. They are bad in the rain. Don't recommend!
What is good?
Comments
I have these tires for 38k miles I think they would last 50-70k miles with regular rotations. These tires are very quiet and handle better than any of the others I've had. Thy don't hydroplane and perform great in the wet and in the dry. The only shortcoming is a stiff sidewall and so that the ride is not very comfortable.
What is bad?
Comments
Buying these tires I expected they would be nice, because there are a lot of people praised them very much. I've bought them and after a couple hundred miles the horrible vibration appeared. After some balancing I couldn't get rid of vibration. Won't buy them again!
Detailed Information
Type and Size
- Tire Model
- Nitto / Motivo
- Car Type
- Season
- All Season
- Rim Diameter
- 10 / 16 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20 "
- Width
- 205 / 215 / 225 / 235 / 245 / 255 / 275 / 295 / 315 mm
- Aspect Ratio
- 30 / 35 / 40 / 45 / 50 / 55 / 85 %
- Construction
- Radial
Special Features
- Runflat
- No
- Mud and Snow
- No
- Extra Load
- No
Speed and Load
- Speed Index
- W (max 168 mph) ... Z (max > 149 mph)
- Load Index (max load for a tire)
Nitto / Motivo Sizes & Specifications
| Rim | Model | Size | Index | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R10 | 205/50 R10 109Z | 205/50 R10 | 109Z | |
| R16 | 235/85 R16 111Z | 235/85 R16 | 111Z | |
| R17 | 205/50 R17 93Z | 205/50 R17 | 93Z | |
| R17 | 215/45 R17 91Z | 215/45 R17 | 91Z | |
| R17 | 215/50 R17 95Z | 215/50 R17 | 95Z | |
| R17 | 215/55 R17 98W | 215/55 R17 | 98W | |
| R17 | 225/50 R17 98W | 225/50 R17 | 98W | |
| R17 | 225/50 R17 98Z | 225/50 R17 | 98Z | |
| R17 | 225/55 R17 101Z | 225/55 R17 | 101Z | |
| R17 | 235/45 R17 97Z | 235/45 R17 | 97Z | |
| R17 | 235/55 R17 103W | 235/55 R17 | 103W | |
| R17 | 245/45 R17 99Z | 245/45 R17 | 99Z | |
| R17 | 245/50 R17 99Z | 245/50 R17 | 99Z | |
| R18 | 225/40 R18 92Z | 225/40 R18 | 92Z | |
| R18 | 225/45 R18 95Z | 225/45 R18 | 95Z | |
| R18 | 225/50 R18 99Z | 225/50 R18 | 99Z | |
| R18 | 235/40 R18 95Z | 235/40 R18 | 95Z | |
| R18 | 235/45 R18 98Z | 235/45 R18 | 98Z | |
| R18 | 235/50 R18 101Z | 235/50 R18 | 101Z | |
| R18 | 235/55 R18 104Z | 235/55 R18 | 104Z | |
| R18 | 245/40 R18 97Z | 245/40 R18 | 97Z | |
| R18 | 245/45 R18 100Z | 245/45 R18 | 100Z | |
| R18 | 245/55 R18 103Z | 245/55 R18 | 103Z | |
| R18 | 255/35 R18 94Z | 255/35 R18 | 94Z | |
| R18 | 255/40 R18 99Z | 255/40 R18 | 99Z | |
| R18 | 255/45 R18 103Z | 255/45 R18 | 103Z | |
| R18 | 275/35 R18 99Z | 275/35 R18 | 99Z | |
| R19 | 225/40 R19 93Z | 225/40 R19 | 93Z | |
| R19 | 225/45 R19 96Z | 225/45 R19 | 96Z | |
| R19 | 235/35 R19 91Z | 235/35 R19 | 91Z | |
| R19 | 245/35 R19 93W | 245/35 R19 | 93W | |
| R19 | 245/40 R19 98Z | 245/40 R19 | 98Z | |
| R19 | 245/50 R19 105Z | 245/50 R19 | 105Z | |
| R19 | 255/35 R19 96Z | 255/35 R19 | 96Z | |
| R19 | 255/50 R19 107Z | 255/50 R19 | 107Z | |
| R19 | 275/30 R19 96Z | 275/30 R19 | 96Z | |
| R19 | 275/35 R19 100Z | 275/35 R19 | 100Z | |
| R19 | 275/45 R19 108Z | 275/45 R19 | 108Z | |
| R19 | 275/55 R19 111Z | 275/55 R19 | 111Z | |
| R20 | 245/35 R20 95Z | 245/35 R20 | 95Z | |
| R20 | 245/40 R20 99Z | 245/40 R20 | 99Z | |
| R20 | 245/45 R20 103Z | 245/45 R20 | 103Z | |
| R20 | 255/35 R20 97Z | 255/35 R20 | 97Z | |
| R20 | 255/45 R20 105Z | 255/45 R20 | 105Z | |
| R20 | 275/30 R20 97Z | 275/30 R20 | 97Z | |
| R20 | 275/35 R20 102Z | 275/35 R20 | 102Z | |
| R20 | 275/40 R20 106Z | 275/40 R20 | 106Z | |
| R20 | 295/30 R20 101W | 295/30 R20 | 101W | |
| R20 | 315/35 R20 110Z | 315/35 R20 | 110Z |
Note! Have you driven on the Nitto / Motivo tire?
Please help thousands of other drivers make an informed tire choice and pick the correct tires for their car by submitting your review of the Nitto / Motivo.
Add ReviewAll Reviews All Reviews Reviews with rate {{ tabs.reviews.params.rate }}
What is bad?
Comments
When I bought these tires for my daughter, I've heard that Nitto makes qulity tires. I made a mistake. Less than 500 miles on them the tire blew out on the side wall. Won't buy again.
What is good?
What is bad?
Comments
These tires are great except in the rain. They are bad in the rain. Don't recommend!
What is good?
Comments
I have these tires for 38k miles I think they would last 50-70k miles with regular rotations. These tires are very quiet and handle better than any of the others I've had. Thy don't hydroplane and perform great in the wet and in the dry. The only shortcoming is a stiff sidewall and so that the ride is not very comfortable.
What is bad?
Comments
Buying these tires I expected they would be nice, because there are a lot of people praised them very much. I've bought them and after a couple hundred miles the horrible vibration appeared. After some balancing I couldn't get rid of vibration. Won't buy them again!
Questions and Answers
-
May 11, 2022Tire Test 2022
Consumer Reports: Ultra High Performance All-Season Tires
Ranked #12th of 19. Nitto MotivoVerdict:Very good dry braking and excellent hydroplaning resistance, but fair wet stopping performance disappoints.
-
Dec 27, 2013Video
Nitto Motivo - All-Season Ultra High Performance Tires
Motivo is the evolution of Nitto's Ultra High Performance street tires engineered to perform in all weather conditions while providing ride comfort, minimal road noise, and increased mileage. Motivo's all-season capability fulfills the demands of your active lifestyle by navigating you safely through challenging road and weather conditions.
-
Oct 28, 2011Video
Experience the Nitto Motivo
Introducing the all-new Motivo. This is Nitto's latest Ultra High Performance radial developed to provide all-season performance, long treadlife and reduced road noise.
Comments