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Comparison: Maxxis Mecotra 3 vs. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 vs. Michelin Primacy 5

Maxxis Mecotra 3Budget
MaxxisMaxxis

Mecotra 3

R13 – R20
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5Premium
MichelinMichelin

PILOT ALPIN 5

10.0
R16 – R22
Michelin Primacy 5Premium
MichelinMichelin

Primacy 5

8.6
R16 – R21
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Test Profile

Maxxis
Mecotra 3
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Michelin
Primacy 5
Number of tests
2
21
5
Best position
#7
#1
#1
Average position
10.0
1.7
4.8
Latest test
2019
2025
2026
Available sizes
147
135
158
Wet
Maxxis Mecotra 3
70%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
73%
Michelin Primacy 5
85%
Wet braking
Maxxis Mecotra 3
93%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
77%
Michelin Primacy 5
87%
Aquaplaning - cross
Maxxis Mecotra 3
59%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
62%
Michelin Primacy 5
87%
Wet circle cornering
Maxxis Mecotra 3
67%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
77%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Maxxis Mecotra 3
75%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
72%
Michelin Primacy 5
92%
Wet handling
Maxxis Mecotra 3
47%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
86%
Michelin Primacy 5
77%
Comfort
Maxxis Mecotra 3
70%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
79%
Michelin Primacy 5
95%
Interior noise
Maxxis Mecotra 3
68%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
68%
Michelin Primacy 5
100%
Exterior noise
Maxxis Mecotra 3
61%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
89%
Michelin Primacy 5
91%
Dry
Maxxis Mecotra 3
89%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
86%
Michelin Primacy 5
87%
Dry driving behavior
Maxxis Mecotra 3
88%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
72%
Costs
Maxxis Mecotra 3
75%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
78%
Michelin Primacy 5
86%
Mileage
Maxxis Mecotra 3
66%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
63%
Michelin Primacy 5
85%

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