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Comparison: Maxxis Mecotra 3 vs. Firestone Roadhawk (2026)

Maxxis Mecotra 3Budget
MaxxisMaxxis

Mecotra 3

R13 – R20
VS
Firestone RoadhawkUpper-middle
FirestoneFirestone

Roadhawk

6.0
R13 – R21
1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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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 USA (Firestone). Generally, Firestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (71%) than Maxxis (66%). Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2019 185/65 R15 test, where both the Mecotra 3 and the Roadhawk were tested.

Test Profile

Maxxis
Mecotra 3
Firestone
Roadhawk
Number of tests
2
21
Best position
#7
#2
Average position
10.0
11.9
Latest test
2019
2024
Available sizes
148
174

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Maxxis Mecotra 3
74%
Maxxis
Mecotra 3
Firestone Roadhawk
75%
Firestone
Roadhawk
Wet Braking
Maxxis Mecotra 3
88%
Firestone Roadhawk
94%
Wet Handling
Maxxis Mecotra 3
54%
Firestone Roadhawk
66%
Wet Circle Cornering
Maxxis Mecotra 3
72%
Firestone Roadhawk
83%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Maxxis Mecotra 3
89%
Firestone Roadhawk
78%
Aquaplaning Cross
Maxxis Mecotra 3
67%
Firestone Roadhawk
56%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Maxxis Mecotra 3
81%
Maxxis
Mecotra 3
Firestone Roadhawk
70%
Firestone
Roadhawk
Noise Exterior
Maxxis Mecotra 3
74%
Firestone Roadhawk
59%
Noise Interior
Maxxis Mecotra 3
87%
Firestone Roadhawk
80%
Economy
Confidence
Maxxis Mecotra 3
78%
Maxxis
Mecotra 3
Firestone Roadhawk
66%
Firestone
Roadhawk
Fuel Efficiency
Maxxis Mecotra 3
96%
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Mileage
Maxxis Mecotra 3
60%
Firestone Roadhawk
60%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Summer
2019185/65 R15View

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