Comparison: Maxxis Mecotra 3 vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 5 vs. Michelin Primacy 5

Budget

Maxxis

Mecotra 3

R13 – R20

VS

Premium

Michelin

Pilot Sport 5

Primacy 5

8.4

R16 – R21

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Test Profile

Mecotra 3

Pilot Sport 5

Primacy 5

Number of tests

2

14

3

Best position

#7

#1

Average position

10.0

3.4

4.7

Latest test

2019

2026

Available sizes

147

70

126

Wet

Maxxis Mecotra 3

70%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

82%

Michelin Primacy 5

58%

Wet braking

Maxxis Mecotra 3

93%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

85%

Michelin Primacy 5

65%

Aquaplaning - cross

Maxxis Mecotra 3

59%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

76%

Wet circle cornering

Maxxis Mecotra 3

67%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

88%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Maxxis Mecotra 3

75%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

85%

Michelin Primacy 5

51%

Wet handling

Maxxis Mecotra 3

47%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

73%

Comfort

Maxxis Mecotra 3

70%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

73%

Michelin Primacy 5

1%

Exterior noise

Maxxis Mecotra 3

61%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

68%

Dry

Maxxis Mecotra 3

89%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

85%

Michelin Primacy 5

73%

Costs

Maxxis Mecotra 3

75%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

87%

Michelin Primacy 5

63%

Mileage

Maxxis Mecotra 3

66%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

97%

Dimensions and prices

Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.

Comparison: Maxxis Mecotra 3 vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 5 vs. Michelin Primacy 5

Mecotra 3

Pilot Sport 5

Primacy 5

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