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Comparison: Maxxis Mecotra 3 vs. Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501

Maxxis Mecotra 3Budget
MaxxisMaxxis

Mecotra 3

R13 – R20
VS
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501Budget
KendaKenda

Wintergen 2 KR501

0.7
R13 – R20
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In this comparison, both of the tyres are made by a brand from Taiwan. Generally, Maxxis summer tyres are slightly better rated (56%) than Kenda (53%). The first tyre test of Maxxis Mecotra 3 was done in 2018, compared to 2019 when was the Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501 first tested.

Test Profile

Maxxis
Mecotra 3
Kenda
Wintergen 2 KR501
Number of tests
2
6
Best position
#7
#8
Average position
10.0
33.2
Latest test
2019
2025
Available sizes
147
342

Wet

Wet
Maxxis Mecotra 3
70%
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
92%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Maxxis Mecotra 3
75%
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
95%
Wet handling
Maxxis Mecotra 3
47%
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
83%
Wet braking
Maxxis Mecotra 3
93%
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
94%
Aquaplaning - cross
Maxxis Mecotra 3
59%
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
99%
Wet circle cornering
Maxxis Mecotra 3
67%
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
99%

Comfort

Comfort
Maxxis Mecotra 3
70%
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
83%
Exterior noise
Maxxis Mecotra 3
61%
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
83%
Interior noise
Maxxis Mecotra 3
68%
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
88%

Dry

Dry
Maxxis Mecotra 3
89%
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
86%

Costs

Costs
Maxxis Mecotra 3
75%
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
58%
Mileage
Maxxis Mecotra 3
66%
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
58%

Dimensions and prices

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