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Comparison: Maxxis Mecotra 3 vs. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3

Maxxis Mecotra 3Budget
MaxxisMaxxis

Mecotra 3

R13 – R20
VS
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3Premium
GoodYearGoodYear

UltraGrip Performance 3

9.5
R14 – R22
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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 2023 when was the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 first tested.

Test Profile

Maxxis
Mecotra 3
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Number of tests
2
24
Best position
#7
#1
Average position
10.0
2.7
Latest test
2019
2025
Available sizes
147
302

Wet

Wet
Maxxis Mecotra 3
70%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
83%
Wet braking
Maxxis Mecotra 3
93%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
Aquaplaning - cross
Maxxis Mecotra 3
59%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
74%
Wet circle cornering
Maxxis Mecotra 3
67%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
86%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Maxxis Mecotra 3
75%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
74%
Wet handling
Maxxis Mecotra 3
47%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
91%

Comfort

Comfort
Maxxis Mecotra 3
70%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
85%
Interior noise
Maxxis Mecotra 3
68%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84%
Exterior noise
Maxxis Mecotra 3
61%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%

Dry

Dry
Maxxis Mecotra 3
89%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%
Dry driving behavior
Maxxis Mecotra 3
88%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
100%

Costs

Costs
Maxxis Mecotra 3
75%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
70%
Mileage
Maxxis Mecotra 3
66%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
56%

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