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Comparison: Maxxis Mecotra 3 vs. Dunlop Winter vs. Michelin Primacy 5

Maxxis Mecotra 3Budget
MaxxisMaxxis

Mecotra 3

R13 – R20
Dunlop WinterPremium
DunlopDunlop

Winter

9.3
R15 – R21
Michelin Primacy 5Premium
MichelinMichelin

Primacy 5

8.6
R16 – R21
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Test Profile

Maxxis
Mecotra 3
Dunlop
Winter
Michelin
Primacy 5
Number of tests
2
2
5
Best position
#7
#1
#1
Average position
10.0
1.5
4.8
Latest test
2019
2025
2026
Available sizes
147
66
158

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Wet
Maxxis Mecotra 3
70%
Dunlop Winter
73%
Michelin Primacy 5
85%
Wet braking
Maxxis Mecotra 3
93%
Dunlop Winter
84%
Michelin Primacy 5
87%
Aquaplaning - cross
Maxxis Mecotra 3
59%
Dunlop Winter
73%
Michelin Primacy 5
87%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Maxxis Mecotra 3
75%
Dunlop Winter
71%
Michelin Primacy 5
92%
Wet handling
Maxxis Mecotra 3
47%
Dunlop Winter
67%
Michelin Primacy 5
77%
Comfort
Maxxis Mecotra 3
70%
Dunlop Winter
87%
Michelin Primacy 5
95%
Exterior noise
Maxxis Mecotra 3
61%
Dunlop Winter
87%
Michelin Primacy 5
91%
Dry
Maxxis Mecotra 3
89%
Dunlop Winter
69%
Michelin Primacy 5
87%
Costs
Maxxis Mecotra 3
75%
Dunlop Winter
83%
Michelin Primacy 5
86%
Mileage
Maxxis Mecotra 3
66%
Dunlop Winter
87%
Michelin Primacy 5
85%

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