Comparison: Maxxis Mecotra 3 vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71 vs. Pirelli Cinturato (C3) vs. GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2

Budget

Maxxis

Mecotra 3

R13 – R20

VS

Upper-middle

Kumho

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Test Profile

Mecotra 3

Ecsta PS71

Cinturato (C3)

Efficientgrip Performance 2

Number of tests

2

15

4

3

Best position

#7

#2

#1

#2

Average position

10.0

9.0

3.3

Latest test

2019

2025

2026

Available sizes

147

225

—

40

Wet

Maxxis Mecotra 3

70%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

79%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

94%

GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2

77%

Wet braking

Maxxis Mecotra 3

93%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

79%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

97%

GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2

78%

Aquaplaning - cross

Maxxis Mecotra 3

59%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

87%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2

69%

Wet circle cornering

Maxxis Mecotra 3

67%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

72%

GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2

61%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Maxxis Mecotra 3

75%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

90%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

94%

GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2

66%

Wet handling

Maxxis Mecotra 3

47%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

79%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

89%

GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2

74%

Comfort

Maxxis Mecotra 3

70%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

67%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

89%

GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2

70%

Interior noise

Maxxis Mecotra 3

68%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

66%

GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2

73%

Exterior noise

Maxxis Mecotra 3

61%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

62%

GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2

67%

Dry

Maxxis Mecotra 3

89%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

72%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2

75%

Dry driving behavior

Maxxis Mecotra 3

88%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

67%

GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2

65%

Costs

Maxxis Mecotra 3

75%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

71%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

87%

GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2

83%

Fuel efficiency

Maxxis Mecotra 3

92%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

83%

GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2

94%

Mileage

Maxxis Mecotra 3

66%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

65%

GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2

99%

Dimensions and prices

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Comparison: Maxxis Mecotra 3 vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71 vs. Pirelli Cinturato (C3) vs. GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2

Mecotra 3

Ecsta PS71

Cinturato (C3)

Efficientgrip Performance 2

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Comfort

Dry

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