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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
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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 (72%) than Maxxis (67%). 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

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.

Dry
Confidence
Maxxis Mecotra 3
89%
Firestone Roadhawk
100%
Dry driving behavior
Maxxis Mecotra 3
89%
Firestone Roadhawk
100%
Safety
Maxxis Mecotra 3
89%
Firestone Roadhawk
100%
Wet
Confidence
Maxxis Mecotra 3
94%
Firestone Roadhawk
100%
Aquaplaning - cross
Maxxis Mecotra 3
100%
Firestone Roadhawk
89%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Maxxis Mecotra 3
100%
Firestone Roadhawk
89%
Wet braking
Maxxis Mecotra 3
94%
Firestone Roadhawk
100%
Wet circle cornering
Maxxis Mecotra 3
89%
Firestone Roadhawk
100%
Wet handling
Maxxis Mecotra 3
88%
Firestone Roadhawk
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Maxxis Mecotra 3
100%
Firestone Roadhawk
89%
Exterior noise
Maxxis Mecotra 3
100%
Firestone Roadhawk
85%
Interior noise
Maxxis Mecotra 3
100%
Firestone Roadhawk
93%
Costs
Confidence
Maxxis Mecotra 3
100%
Firestone Roadhawk
88%
Fuel efficiency
Maxxis Mecotra 3
100%
Firestone Roadhawk
75%
Mileage
Maxxis Mecotra 3
100%
Firestone Roadhawk
100%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Summer
2019185/65 R15View

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