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Comparison: Maxxis Mecotra 3 vs. Barum Polaris 6

Maxxis Mecotra 3

Maxxis

Mecotra 3

VS

Barum Polaris 6

Barum

Polaris 6

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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Maxxis) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (Barum). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Maxxis summer tyres are slightly better rated (58%) than Barum (25%). The first tyre test of Maxxis Mecotra 3 was done in 2018, compared to 2025 when was the Barum Polaris 6 first tested.

Test Profile

Maxxis

Mecotra 3

Barum

Polaris 6

Number of tests

2

3

Best position

#7

#2

Average position

10.0

7.0

Latest test

2019

2025

Available sizes

147

98

Wet

Wet

Maxxis Mecotra 3

70%

Barum Polaris 6

78%

Wet circle cornering

Maxxis Mecotra 3

67%

Barum Polaris 6

75%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Maxxis Mecotra 3

75%

Barum Polaris 6

74%

Wet handling

Maxxis Mecotra 3

47%

Barum Polaris 6

81%

Wet braking

Maxxis Mecotra 3

93%

Barum Polaris 6

80%

Aquaplaning - cross

Maxxis Mecotra 3

59%

Barum Polaris 6

76%

Comfort

Comfort

Maxxis Mecotra 3

70%

Barum Polaris 6

81%

Exterior noise

Maxxis Mecotra 3

61%

Barum Polaris 6

94%

Dry

Dry

Maxxis Mecotra 3

89%

Barum Polaris 6

81%

Costs

Costs

Maxxis Mecotra 3

75%

Barum Polaris 6

88%

Mileage

Maxxis Mecotra 3

66%

Barum Polaris 6

69%

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Dimensions and prices

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