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Comparison: Barum Polaris 3 vs. Maxxis Mecotra 3

Barum Polaris 3

Barum

Polaris 3

VS

Maxxis Mecotra 3

Maxxis

Mecotra 3

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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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