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Comparison: Maxxis Mecotra 3 vs. Kumho WinterCraft WP52+

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Maxxis) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, Kumho summer tyres are slightly better rated (59%) than Maxxis (58%). The first tyre test of Maxxis Mecotra 3 was done in 2018, compared to 2025 when was the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ first tested.

Test Profile

Maxxis
Mecotra 3
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
Number of tests
2
3
Best position
#7
#4
Average position
10.0
4.3
Latest test
2019
2025
Available sizes
147
97

Wet

Wet
Maxxis Mecotra 3
70%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
79%
Wet circle cornering
Maxxis Mecotra 3
67%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
81%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Maxxis Mecotra 3
75%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Wet handling
Maxxis Mecotra 3
47%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
86%
Wet braking
Maxxis Mecotra 3
93%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
84%
Aquaplaning - cross
Maxxis Mecotra 3
59%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
66%

Comfort

Comfort
Maxxis Mecotra 3
70%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Exterior noise
Maxxis Mecotra 3
61%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%

Dry

Dry
Maxxis Mecotra 3
89%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
78%

Costs

Costs
Maxxis Mecotra 3
75%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
71%
Mileage
Maxxis Mecotra 3
66%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
69%

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