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Comparison: Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance vs. Maxxis Mecotra 3 (2026)

Goodyear Efficient Grip PerformancePremium
GoodyearGoodyear

Efficient Grip Performance

5.0
R14 – R20
VS
Maxxis Mecotra 3Budget
MaxxisMaxxis

Mecotra 3

R13 – R20
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Goodyear) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Maxxis). Generally, Goodyear summer tyres are slightly better rated (82%) than Maxxis (67%). The first tyre test of Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance was done in 2016, compared to 2018 when was the Maxxis Mecotra 3 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2019 185/65 R15 test, where both the Efficient Grip Performance and the Mecotra 3 were tested. We also know where Efficient Grip Performance is made - Slovenia.

Test Profile

Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance
Maxxis
Mecotra 3
Number of tests
16
2
Best position
#3
#7
Average position
5.5
10.0
Latest test
2023
2019
Available sizes
212
148

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Dry
Confidence
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
100%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
100%
Dry driving behavior
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
100%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
100%
Safety
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
100%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
100%
Wet
Confidence
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
100%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
100%
Aquaplaning - cross
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
100%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
78%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
100%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
100%
Wet braking
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
100%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
100%
Wet circle cornering
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
89%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
100%
Wet handling
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
100%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
91%
Comfort
Confidence
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
89%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
100%
Exterior noise
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
85%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
100%
Interior noise
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
93%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
100%
Costs
Confidence
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
100%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
99%
Fuel efficiency
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
93%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
100%
Mileage
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
100%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
90%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Summer
2019185/65 R15View

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