Just put a set of Nitto Motivos in OEM sizes on all four corners. So far so good. I'll get to see how they perform out on a distance run on the trip to Marauderville 14 in Cleveland, OH in a couple weeks.
CAMaraudin' in Virginia
Just put a set of Nitto Motivos in OEM sizes on all four corners. So far so good. I'll get to see how they perform out on a distance run on the trip to Marauderville 14 in Cleveland, OH in a couple weeks.
Bluerauder
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Got new Motivos on my SB recently too so we can compare notes over early morning coffee in Cleveland, Charlie.
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Originally Posted by Ms. Denmark
Got new Motivos on my SB recently too so we can compare notes over early morning coffee in Cleveland, Charlie.
Except for a set of Goodyear Eagle F1 D3-GS on the rear back in 2008, my Marauder has only seen the BFG g-Force T/A KDWS over its entire life. Tread on the rears barely passed inspection a couple weeks ago. The inspector also noted that all 4 tires were showing signs of dry rot. Pretty sure all of them exceeded the recommended 7 years from manufacture date. Based on input from folks here on the MM.Net, I decided to give the Nitto Motivos a try. With the 235/50/18s up front and the 245/55/18s on the rear. Maybe next time, I go up to the rear 255/55/18s.
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Bluerauder
'03 MM 300B
#67 of 328
Dark Blue Pearl with Light Flint interior(1 of 215)
Black Pearl
'12 Taurus SHO 3.5 L Ecoboost V6 24V DOHC DI Twin Turbo
(365 HP, 350 TQ)
#318 of 478
Tuxedo Black Metallic with Charcoal Black Leather interior (1 of 415)
Member Capital Area Marauders (CAM)
since April '04
#2,187 out of 3,214
I have them on my DTR. Have OE G-Force T/A on the SB.
'04 Silver Marauder w/ sunroof - HID lighting, JL Audio / Eclipse DVD/NAV/iPod/camera, 4.10's, 2" drop, Progard Bumper Baffle, Delete tips, Billet Pedals, BC4E dead pedal, Lidio Tune, Mach1 chin spoiler, K&N CAI, TCE lines, Super40's, tinted tails, SS Inserts, Heinous Control Arms, Real oil gauge, lighted door handles. Currently installing Eaton M112.
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I had 55/55 rear too much side wall flex! Rear sways over 55mph=dangerous
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430rwhp. Done by mo's
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I've been running them for years and they have stiffer side walls than a lot of other tires I've tried. I run them at 38psi
2003 Black - sold, back again, and sold
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Thanks for the tip Derek. Just got a set of NT555s 295/55R18s to go with my Motivos on the front. Can't wait to see how they feel
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GO 255's the first time. I did and love it. I'd attach the photo but it is in MVXIII thread so it won't let me reattach.
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Tune, KYB's, JLT, FlowMaster 42441, Res Delete, New BFG's, 8 coats of zymoil Titanium
2003 300B Silver Birch, #21 of 419, 29,800 miles
Tune, JLT, FlowMaster 42441 Res Delete, New Nitto 235/255 Bigcarsforever dead peddle & custom SRP peddles, 5 coats Zymoil Titanium, Addco front and rear sway bars, KYBs, 1/2 inch coil cut, Sparta Watts link and Control Arms, Carfixer alignment.
2003 CV Sport Matador Red, 19,280 Miles, DD, Curless Full Service Royal flush, Marto Tune, 18 Chrome Wheels w 235/265 front/back Nitto tires, NEW OEM Sport Springs -1 coil & Monroe Severe Duty (front) shocks, Addco front and rear sway bars, KYB rear Shocks, Carfixer Alignment.
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I just replaced the original tires on my wife's black. 56k miles. Good thread Dry rot bad.
CAMaraudin' in Virginia
Too late. The 245/55/18s went on last Friday.
Bluerauder
'03 MM 300B
#67 of 328
Dark Blue Pearl with Light Flint interior(1 of 215)
Black Pearl
'12 Taurus SHO 3.5 L Ecoboost V6 24V DOHC DI Twin Turbo
(365 HP, 350 TQ)
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Tuxedo Black Metallic with Charcoal Black Leather interior (1 of 415)
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I had that issue Then found I could post it more than once. I'm not using tappaaaaatalk
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I just put Motivos on the rear of mine. They were good on the way out to see my Brother in Connecticut. Poured the entire way there and back. No worries with 436 RWHP. Waaaaayyyy better on the way home.
We added new power stop rotors and carbon fiber ceramic pads. and front and rear sway bars. and new watts link. This Marauder handles better than anything I have ever driven, including the 1994 Jaguar XJ12. The Detroit Trutrak differential sure helps a lot too.
More fun to drive with the MT slicks though (not in the rain)
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Just made the trip to Cleveland, OH for Marauderville 14. It was 800 miles round trip in both wet & dry conditions plus a bunch of local mileage. Not a problem. New Nitto Motivos push rain like a champ even in the heaviest downpours. I like the Nitto Motivos a lot. Really didn't see much difference in actual performance from the OEM BFGs. Time will tell on how the mileage works out on the fronts and rears. I was getting 36K front and 21K rears. Still using 35 psi front and 38 psi rear.
Bluerauder
'03 MM 300B
#67 of 328
Dark Blue Pearl with Light Flint interior(1 of 215)
Black Pearl
'12 Taurus SHO 3.5 L Ecoboost V6 24V DOHC DI Twin Turbo
(365 HP, 350 TQ)
#318 of 478
Tuxedo Black Metallic with Charcoal Black Leather interior (1 of 415)
Member Capital Area Marauders (CAM)
since April '04
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun!
Yup, I like them too. Drove out to Cleveland and back through one or two torrential rain storms and had no concerns. Handled the road and the rain just fine.
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I see and I Remember
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It tells me "THIS PHOTO WAS ATTACHED IN ANTOHER THREAD" or something similar.
2003 300A Black, #4918 of 7838, 17,400 Miles
Tune, KYB's, JLT, FlowMaster 42441, Res Delete, New BFG's, 8 coats of zymoil Titanium
2003 300B Silver Birch, #21 of 419, 29,800 miles
Tune, JLT, FlowMaster 42441 Res Delete, New Nitto 235/255 Bigcarsforever dead peddle & custom SRP peddles, 5 coats Zymoil Titanium, Addco front and rear sway bars, KYBs, 1/2 inch coil cut, Sparta Watts link and Control Arms, Carfixer alignment.
2003 CV Sport Matador Red, 19,280 Miles, DD, Curless Full Service Royal flush, Marto Tune, 18 Chrome Wheels w 235/265 front/back Nitto tires, NEW OEM Sport Springs -1 coil & Monroe Severe Duty (front) shocks, Addco front and rear sway bars, KYB rear Shocks, Carfixer Alignment.
2004 CV HPP Silver Birch, 93,000 miles. Son's DD, 18 Chrome Wheels w 235/265 front/back Nitto tires (thank you Lowndex!)
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