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Comparison: Maxxis Mecotra 3 vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 5

Maxxis Mecotra 3

Maxxis

Mecotra 3

VS

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

Michelin

Pilot Sport 5

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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 France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (84%) than Maxxis (58%). The first tyre test of Maxxis Mecotra 3 was done in 2018, compared to 2022 when was the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 first tested.

Test Profile

Maxxis

Mecotra 3

Michelin

Pilot Sport 5

Number of tests

2

14

Best position

#7

#1

Average position

10.0

3.4

Latest test

2019

2026

Available sizes

147

70

Wet

Wet

Maxxis Mecotra 3

70%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

82%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Maxxis Mecotra 3

75%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

85%

Wet handling

Maxxis Mecotra 3

47%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

73%

Wet braking

Maxxis Mecotra 3

93%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

85%

Aquaplaning - cross

Maxxis Mecotra 3

59%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

76%

Wet circle cornering

Maxxis Mecotra 3

67%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

88%

Comfort

Comfort

Maxxis Mecotra 3

70%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

73%

Exterior noise

Maxxis Mecotra 3

61%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

68%

Dry

Dry

Maxxis Mecotra 3

89%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

85%

Costs

Costs

Maxxis Mecotra 3

75%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

87%

Mileage

Maxxis Mecotra 3

66%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

97%

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