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Comparison: Maxxis Mecotra 3 vs. Continental PremiumContact 7

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 2023 when was the Continental PremiumContact 7 first tested.

Test Profile

Maxxis
Mecotra 3
Continental
PremiumContact 7
Number of tests
2
26
Best position
#7
#1
Average position
10.0
2.2
Latest test
2019
2026
Available sizes
147
66

Wet

Wet
Maxxis Mecotra 3
70%
Continental PremiumContact 7
90%
Wet braking
Maxxis Mecotra 3
93%
Continental PremiumContact 7
94%
Aquaplaning - cross
Maxxis Mecotra 3
59%
Continental PremiumContact 7
76%
Wet circle cornering
Maxxis Mecotra 3
67%
Continental PremiumContact 7
92%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Maxxis Mecotra 3
75%
Continental PremiumContact 7
75%
Wet handling
Maxxis Mecotra 3
47%
Continental PremiumContact 7
90%

Comfort

Comfort
Maxxis Mecotra 3
70%
Continental PremiumContact 7
76%
Interior noise
Maxxis Mecotra 3
68%
Continental PremiumContact 7
88%
Exterior noise
Maxxis Mecotra 3
61%
Continental PremiumContact 7
69%

Dry

Dry
Maxxis Mecotra 3
89%
Continental PremiumContact 7
90%

Costs

Costs
Maxxis Mecotra 3
75%
Continental PremiumContact 7
76%
Mileage
Maxxis Mecotra 3
66%
Continental PremiumContact 7
81%

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