18 shops · 56 ·847+ products
THETYRELAB.COM

Comparison: Maxxis Mecotra 3 vs. GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2 vs. Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 vs. Dunlop Winter vs. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ vs. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

Maxxis Mecotra 3Budget
MaxxisMaxxis

Mecotra 3

R13 – R20
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2Premium
GoodYearGoodYear

Efficientgrip Performance 2

8.8
R15 – R21
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2Premium
GoodyearGoodyear

Efficient Grip Performance 2

7.8
R15 – R20
Dunlop WinterPremium
DunlopDunlop

Winter

9.3
R15 – R21
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+Premium
GoodYearGoodYear

UltraGrip Performance+

9.0
R15 – R22
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5Premium
MichelinMichelin

PILOT ALPIN 5

10.0
R16 – R22
Also compare with
PILOT ALPIN 5 UltraContact NXT WinterContact TS 870

Test Profile

Maxxis
Mecotra 3
GoodYear
Efficientgrip Performance 2
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance 2
Dunlop
Winter
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance+
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Number of tests
2
4
18
2
23
21
Best position
#7
#2
#1
#1
#1
#1
Average position
10.0
3.3
6.1
1.5
3.3
1.7
Latest test
2019
2026
2024
2025
2025
2025
Available sizes
147
40
47
66
176
135

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
Confidence
Maxxis Mecotra 3
70%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
82%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
78%
Dunlop Winter
73%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
83%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
73%
Wet braking
Maxxis Mecotra 3
93%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
84%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
78%
Dunlop Winter
84%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
80%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
77%
Aquaplaning - cross
Maxxis Mecotra 3
59%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
73%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
74%
Dunlop Winter
73%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
87%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
62%
Wet circle cornering
Maxxis Mecotra 3
67%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
81%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
89%
Dunlop Winter
63%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
82%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
77%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Maxxis Mecotra 3
75%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
71%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
70%
Dunlop Winter
71%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
83%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
72%
Wet handling
Maxxis Mecotra 3
47%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
81%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
79%
Dunlop Winter
67%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
89%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
86%
Comfort
Confidence
Maxxis Mecotra 3
70%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
78%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
82%
Dunlop Winter
87%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
84%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
79%
Interior noise
Maxxis Mecotra 3
68%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
73%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
79%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
91%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
68%
Exterior noise
Maxxis Mecotra 3
61%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
80%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Dunlop Winter
87%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
81%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
89%
Dry
Confidence
Maxxis Mecotra 3
89%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
79%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
Dunlop Winter
69%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
78%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
86%
Dry driving behavior
Maxxis Mecotra 3
88%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
65%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
76%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
72%
Costs
Confidence
Maxxis Mecotra 3
75%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
88%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
83%
Dunlop Winter
83%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
80%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
78%
Fuel efficiency
Maxxis Mecotra 3
92%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
94%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
100%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
91%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
84%
Mileage
Maxxis Mecotra 3
66%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
99%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
67%
Dunlop Winter
87%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
78%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
63%

Dimensions and prices

Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.

Explore rankings

Best tyres for EVsBest dry-handling tyresBest rain tyresBest handling tyresQuietest tyresMost economical tyresBest anti-aquaplaning tyres

Popular tyre comparisons

VS
Continental PremiumContact 6 vs Michelin Primacy 4
VS
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 vs Michelin CrossClimate 2
VS
Continental AllSeasonContact vs Michelin CrossClimate 2
VS
Continental EcoContact 6 vs Michelin Primacy 4
VS
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 vs Pirelli P ZERO
VS
Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Continental PremiumContact 6
VS
Hankook Kinergy 4S2 H750 vs Michelin CrossClimate 2
VS
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 vs Kumho Ecsta PS71
VS
Continental AllSeasonContact vs GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
VS
Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Vredestein Quatrac Pro

Also compare

Maxxis Mecotra 3 vs Nexen N blue HD PlusMaxxis Mecotra 3 vs Tristar Snowpower HPMaxxis Mecotra 3 vs Continental ContiPremiumContact 5Maxxis Mecotra 3 vs Pirelli P1 Cinturato VerdeGoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2 vs Bridgestone Turanza T005GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2 vs Michelin Primacy 5GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2 vs Hankook Ventus Prime 4GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2 vs Michelin e.Primacy

Browse by brand

PirelliHankookMichelinGoodyearFalkenNokianVredesteinContinentalKumhoNexenBridgestoneDunlop

Add to comparison

Popular brands
New comparison

TheTyreLab.com

Free — on the App Store

GET

TheTyreLab.com

Free — on the App Store

Compare tyres, read test results and find the best prices — all in one app.

View in App Store