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Comparison: Maxxis Mecotra 3 vs. Continental UltraContact NXT

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 2025 when was the Continental UltraContact NXT first tested.

Test Profile

Maxxis
Mecotra 3
Continental
UltraContact NXT
Number of tests
2
2
Best position
#7
#1
Average position
10.0
1.0
Latest test
2019
2025
Available sizes
147
23

Wet

Wet
Maxxis Mecotra 3
70%
Continental UltraContact NXT
56%
Wet braking
Maxxis Mecotra 3
93%
Continental UltraContact NXT
51%
Aquaplaning - cross
Maxxis Mecotra 3
59%
Continental UltraContact NXT
68%
Wet circle cornering
Maxxis Mecotra 3
67%
Continental UltraContact NXT
1%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Maxxis Mecotra 3
75%
Continental UltraContact NXT
65%
Wet handling
Maxxis Mecotra 3
47%
Continental UltraContact NXT
45%

Comfort

Comfort
Maxxis Mecotra 3
70%
Continental UltraContact NXT
44%
Exterior noise
Maxxis Mecotra 3
61%
Continental UltraContact NXT
42%

Dry

Dry
Maxxis Mecotra 3
89%
Continental UltraContact NXT
75%

Costs

Costs
Maxxis Mecotra 3
75%
Continental UltraContact NXT
88%

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