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Comparison: Barum Polaris 3 vs. Maxxis Mecotra 3

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (Barum) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Maxxis). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Barum winter tyres are slightly better rated (73%) than Maxxis (26%). But when it comes to comparing Barum Polaris 3 and Maxxis Mecotra 3, the rating is the same - 0%. The first tyre test of Barum Polaris 3 was done in 2015, compared to 2018 when was the Maxxis Mecotra 3 first tested.

Test Profile

Barum
Polaris 3
Maxxis
Mecotra 3
Number of tests
10
2
Best position
#3
#7
Average position
10.6
10.0
Latest test
2018
2019
Available sizes
67
147

Wet

Wet
Barum Polaris 3
74%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
70%
Wet handling
Barum Polaris 3
71%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
47%
Aquaplaning - cross
Barum Polaris 3
71%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
59%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Barum Polaris 3
65%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
75%
Wet braking
Barum Polaris 3
84%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
93%
Wet circle cornering
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
67%

Snow

Snow
Barum Polaris 3
87%

Costs

Costs
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
75%
Mileage
Barum Polaris 3
68%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
66%

Comfort

Comfort
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
70%
Exterior noise
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
61%

Dry

Dry
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
89%

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