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Comparison: Maxxis Mecotra 3 vs. Continental WinterContact TS 870

Maxxis Mecotra 3Budget
MaxxisMaxxis

Mecotra 3

R13 – R20
VS
Continental WinterContact TS 870Premium
ContinentalContinental

WinterContact TS 870

9.9
R14 – R18
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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 2020 when was the Continental WinterContact TS 870 first tested.

Test Profile

Maxxis
Mecotra 3
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Number of tests
2
17
Best position
#7
#1
Average position
10.0
1.7
Latest test
2019
2025
Available sizes
147
80

Wet

Wet
Maxxis Mecotra 3
70%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
87%
Wet braking
Maxxis Mecotra 3
93%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
87%
Aquaplaning - cross
Maxxis Mecotra 3
59%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
93%
Wet circle cornering
Maxxis Mecotra 3
67%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
94%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Maxxis Mecotra 3
75%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
94%
Wet handling
Maxxis Mecotra 3
47%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
92%

Comfort

Comfort
Maxxis Mecotra 3
70%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
Exterior noise
Maxxis Mecotra 3
61%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
86%
Interior noise
Maxxis Mecotra 3
68%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
98%

Costs

Costs
Maxxis Mecotra 3
75%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
84%
Mileage
Maxxis Mecotra 3
66%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
83%

Dry

Dry
Maxxis Mecotra 3
89%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
89%
Dry driving behavior
Maxxis Mecotra 3
88%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
78%

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