Comparison: Maxxis Mecotra 3 vs. Continental ContiPremiumContact 5 (2026)

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 (88%) than Maxxis (66%). 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.