CapnTroy Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 So, based on reviews that I read as well as advice from my local tire guy, I decided to get Nitto Motivo 225/50/17 tires to go with my new Volvo "Amalthea" rims... The Motivos have a 60,000 mile tread life warranty and have a slightly higher load rating at the same 50psi than the OEM 15" Continentals had, so I didn't have to get the TPMS's re-calibrated either. An added bonus; my speedo has been reading 2 mph too high since I bought the TC (based on data from 2 different GPS units). The first thing that I noticed yesterday after I installed the 17" tires and rims was that my speedo is now agreeing with the GPS's at all speeds. I like the ride with the new tires too; firm and stable. MarkMcCoskey, operating engineer O/O and MichaelNoble 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
103west43rd Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Very nice looking! Thanks for the posting and pictures. robertlane 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Arsenault Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Excellent choice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windguy Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 I agree, sharp looking van thanks for the tire info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
temp357 Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 How is the acceleration? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertlane Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 So, based on reviews that I read as well as advice from my local tire guy, I decided to get Nitto Motivo 225/50/17 tires to go with my new Volvo "Amalthea" rims... The Motivos have a 60,000 mile tread life warranty and have a slightly higher load rating at the same 50psi than the OEM 15" Continentals had, so I didn't have to get the TPMS's re-calibrated either. An added bonus; my speedo has been reading 2 mph too high since I bought the TC (based on data from 2 different GPS units). The first thing that I noticed yesterday after I installed the 17" tires and rims was that my speedo is now agreeing with the GPS's at all speeds. I like the ride with the new tires too; firm and stable. Someone else did this conversion on this site too - very good looking! Evilbam 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapnTroy Posted June 16, 2014 Author Share Posted June 16, 2014 How is the acceleration? No noticeable difference, it's what you'd expect from a little 4-banger... :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelNoble Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Those look GREAT!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcnastyni Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 (edited) What wheel nuts did you use on these rims i have steel 15 inch rims but the nuts don't seem to get enough of a grab on the studs when I put the Volvo 17s on Edited July 27, 2018 by Mcnastyni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapnTroy Posted July 31, 2018 Author Share Posted July 31, 2018 On 7/27/2018 at 11:17 AM, Mcnastyni said: What wheel nuts did you use on these rims i have steel 15 inch rims but the nuts don't seem to get enough of a grab on the studs when I put the Volvo 17s on Not sure what type they are, the tire store supplied them...here's a pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdarren Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 Old thread I know, but I'm curious about the performance of Motivo's on wet pavement. My buddy is selling his used nitto tires motivo and I'm thinking of getting them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapnTroy Posted September 14, 2018 Author Share Posted September 14, 2018 We don't get much rain out here, but mine have been fine when it does happen... mdarren 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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