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Comparison: Maxxis Mecotra 3 vs. Continental PremiumContact 6

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 (58%). The first tyre test of Maxxis Mecotra 3 was done in 2018, compared to 2017 when was the Continental PremiumContact 6 first tested.

Test Profile

Maxxis
Mecotra 3
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Number of tests
2
36
Best position
#7
#1
Average position
10.0
3.1
Latest test
2019
2023
Available sizes
147
296

Wet

Wet
Maxxis Mecotra 3
70%
Continental PremiumContact 6
84%
Aquaplaning - cross
Maxxis Mecotra 3
59%
Continental PremiumContact 6
68%
Wet circle cornering
Maxxis Mecotra 3
67%
Continental PremiumContact 6
87%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Maxxis Mecotra 3
75%
Continental PremiumContact 6
79%
Wet handling
Maxxis Mecotra 3
47%
Continental PremiumContact 6
87%
Wet braking
Maxxis Mecotra 3
93%
Continental PremiumContact 6
91%

Comfort

Comfort
Maxxis Mecotra 3
70%
Continental PremiumContact 6
79%
Exterior noise
Maxxis Mecotra 3
61%
Continental PremiumContact 6
66%
Interior noise
Maxxis Mecotra 3
68%
Continental PremiumContact 6
80%

Dry

Dry
Maxxis Mecotra 3
89%
Continental PremiumContact 6
90%
Dry driving behavior
Maxxis Mecotra 3
88%
Continental PremiumContact 6
81%

Costs

Costs
Maxxis Mecotra 3
75%
Continental PremiumContact 6
79%
Fuel efficiency
Maxxis Mecotra 3
92%
Continental PremiumContact 6
83%
Mileage
Maxxis Mecotra 3
66%
Continental PremiumContact 6
85%

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