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Comparison: Maxxis Mecotra 3 vs. Michelin Primacy 5

Maxxis Mecotra 3

Maxxis

Mecotra 3

VS

Michelin Primacy 5

Michelin

Primacy 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 2025 when was the Michelin Primacy 5 first tested.

Test Profile

Maxxis

Mecotra 3

Michelin

Primacy 5

Number of tests

2

3

Best position

#7

#1

Average position

10.0

4.7

Latest test

2019

2026

Available sizes

147

126

Wet

Wet

Maxxis Mecotra 3

70%

Michelin Primacy 5

58%

Wet braking

Maxxis Mecotra 3

93%

Michelin Primacy 5

65%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Maxxis Mecotra 3

75%

Michelin Primacy 5

51%

Comfort

Comfort

Maxxis Mecotra 3

70%

Michelin Primacy 5

1%

Interior noise

Maxxis Mecotra 3

68%

Michelin Primacy 5

1%

Costs

Costs

Maxxis Mecotra 3

75%

Michelin Primacy 5

63%

Dry

Dry

Maxxis Mecotra 3

89%

Michelin Primacy 5

73%

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