In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Maxxis) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (92%) than Maxxis (59%). But when it comes to comparing Maxxis Mecotra 3 and Continental ContiPremiumContact 5, the rating is the same - 0%. The first tyre test of Maxxis Mecotra 3 was done in 2018, compared to 2016 when was the Continental ContiPremiumContact 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2019 185/65 R15 test, where both the Mecotra 3 and the ContiPremiumContact 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below.
These tyres were tested together in 2 test(s) with detailed performance data. This page shows you a comprehensive comparison based on actual head-to-head test results instead of general rankings.
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Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results
Averaged from 2 tests
Maxxis Mecotra 3
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
Maxxis Mecotra 3
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
Maxxis Mecotra 3
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
Maxxis Mecotra 3
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
Maxxis Mecotra 3
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
Maxxis Mecotra 3
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
Maxxis Mecotra 3
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
Maxxis Mecotra 3
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
Maxxis Mecotra 3
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5
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