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Comparison: Maxxis Mecotra 3 vs. GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2

Maxxis Mecotra 3Budget
MaxxisMaxxis

Mecotra 3

R13 – R20
VS
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2Premium
GoodYearGoodYear

Efficientgrip Performance 2

8.5
R15 – 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 (GoodYear). Generally, GoodYear summer tyres are slightly better rated (75%) than Maxxis (58%). The first tyre test of Maxxis Mecotra 3 was done in 2018, compared to 2025 when was the GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2 first tested.

Test Profile

Maxxis
Mecotra 3
GoodYear
Efficientgrip Performance 2
Number of tests
2
3
Best position
#7
#2
Average position
10.0
3.3
Latest test
2019
2026
Available sizes
147
40

Wet

Wet
Maxxis Mecotra 3
70%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
77%
Aquaplaning - cross
Maxxis Mecotra 3
59%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
69%
Wet circle cornering
Maxxis Mecotra 3
67%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
61%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Maxxis Mecotra 3
75%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
66%
Wet handling
Maxxis Mecotra 3
47%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
74%
Wet braking
Maxxis Mecotra 3
93%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
78%

Comfort

Comfort
Maxxis Mecotra 3
70%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
70%
Exterior noise
Maxxis Mecotra 3
61%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
67%
Interior noise
Maxxis Mecotra 3
68%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
73%

Dry

Dry
Maxxis Mecotra 3
89%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
75%
Dry driving behavior
Maxxis Mecotra 3
88%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
65%

Costs

Costs
Maxxis Mecotra 3
75%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
83%
Fuel efficiency
Maxxis Mecotra 3
92%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
94%
Mileage
Maxxis Mecotra 3
66%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
99%

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