Motivo 365
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Specifications
| Size | 255/35R18 XL Motivo 365 |
|---|---|
| Width | 255 mm |
| Aspect ratio | 35 |
| Rim diameter | R18 |
| Load index | 94 |
| Speed rating | W |
| Load range | XL |
| Treadwear warranty | 60,000 miles |
|---|---|
| Severe snow (3PMSF) | Yes |
| Run-flat | No |
About the Nitto Motivo 365
All-Weather High Performance Passenger Car and SUV/CUV tire.
Features
* Asymmetric pattern - inside tread design for snow and wet performance, outside tread design for snow and dry performance* Multi wave sipes* Stepped block edges* Taper and offset grooves and wide main grooves* Tire wear indicators* Wide blocks in center area* Sipes connected to dimples* Circumferential grooves* Carries the Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) symbol* 60,000 Mile Treadwear Limited Warranty
Benefits
* Minimize irregular wear* Improve braking on wet roads* Improve snow traction* Easily inspect tire wear conditions to promote tire maintenance* Provide excellent handling and stability* Channel water away for maximum wet performance* Meets the required performance criteria for Use in Severe Snow Conditions
Understanding the 255/35R18 XL size
In the size code 255/35R18, 255 is the section width in millimetres (about 10"). 35 is the aspect ratio — the sidewall height is 35% of the width, or roughly 89.3 mm. R18 means radial construction on a 18-inch wheel, giving an approximate overall diameter of 25".
The load index 94 means each tire supports up to 1,477 lbs — about 5,908 lbs across a full set of four. The speed symbol W certifies the tire to 168 mph under its rated load. Always match or exceed the load index and speed rating listed on your vehicle's door-jamb placard.
What the Nitto Motivo 365 is built for
It carries the three-peak mountain snowflake (3PMSF) symbol, meaning it passed a standardised severe-snow traction test.
Price and value
At $159.75 per tire, a full set of four costs $639.00. That is about 14% below the average price of the 70 tires we stock in this size. Backed by a 60,000-mile treadwear warranty, that works out to roughly $10.65 per 1,000 miles across the set.
Frequently asked questions
What does the tire size 255/35R18 mean?
255 is the section width in millimetres, 35 is the aspect ratio (sidewall height as a percentage of width, about 89.3 mm), and R18 indicates radial construction for a 18-inch wheel. Overall diameter is approximately 25 inches.
What are the load and speed ratings of the Nitto Motivo 365 255/35R18 XL?
Its load index of 94 allows up to 1,477 lbs per tire. Its speed rating of W is certified to 168 mph. Check your door-jamb placard and do not fit a tire rated below the vehicle's requirement.
How much does a set of 4 Nitto Motivo 365 255/35R18 XL tires cost?
A single tire is $159.75 and a set of four is $639.00, covered by a 60,000-mile treadwear warranty.
Is the Nitto Motivo 365 rated for snow?
Yes. It carries the three-peak mountain snowflake (3PMSF) symbol, meaning it met a standardised severe snow traction test.
Does the Motivo 365 come in other sizes?
Yes — we stock 68 additional Motivo 365 sizes besides 255/35R18 XL. Fit only a size approved for your vehicle.