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Comparison: Maxxis Mecotra 3 vs. Bridgestone Turanza T005 (2026)

Maxxis Mecotra 3Budget
MaxxisMaxxis

Mecotra 3

R13 – R20
VS
Bridgestone Turanza T005Premium
BridgestoneBridgestone

Turanza T005

8.8
R14 – R23
1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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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 Japan (Bridgestone). Generally, Bridgestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Maxxis (66%). Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2019 185/65 R15 test, where both the Mecotra 3 and the Turanza T005 were tested.

Test Profile

Maxxis
Mecotra 3
Bridgestone
Turanza T005
Number of tests
2
33
Best position
#7
#1
Average position
10.0
4.1
Latest test
2019
2025
Available sizes
148
638

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Maxxis Mecotra 3
74%
Maxxis
Mecotra 3
Bridgestone Turanza T005
90%
Bridgestone
Turanza T005
Wet Braking
Maxxis Mecotra 3
88%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
94%
Wet Handling
Maxxis Mecotra 3
54%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
94%
Wet Circle Cornering
Maxxis Mecotra 3
72%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
94%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Maxxis Mecotra 3
89%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
89%
Aquaplaning Cross
Maxxis Mecotra 3
67%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
78%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Maxxis Mecotra 3
81%
Maxxis
Mecotra 3
Bridgestone Turanza T005
71%
Bridgestone
Turanza T005
Noise Exterior
Maxxis Mecotra 3
74%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
54%
Noise Interior
Maxxis Mecotra 3
87%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
87%
Economy
Confidence
Maxxis Mecotra 3
78%
Maxxis
Mecotra 3
Bridgestone Turanza T005
73%
Bridgestone
Turanza T005
Fuel Efficiency
Maxxis Mecotra 3
96%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
76%
Mileage
Maxxis Mecotra 3
60%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
70%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Summer
2019185/65 R15View

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