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Comparison: Maxxis Mecotra 3 vs. Petlas Imperium PT515 vs. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ vs. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3

Maxxis Mecotra 3Budget
MaxxisMaxxis

Mecotra 3

R13 – R20
Petlas Imperium PT515Budget
PetlasPetlas

Imperium PT515

3.7
R15 – R16
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+Premium
GoodYearGoodYear

UltraGrip Performance+

9.0
R15 – R22
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3Premium
GoodYearGoodYear

UltraGrip Performance 3

9.5
R14 – R22
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Test Profile

Maxxis
Mecotra 3
Petlas
Imperium PT515
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance+
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Number of tests
2
5
23
24
Best position
#7
#13
#1
#1
Average position
10.0
24.0
3.3
2.7
Latest test
2019
2024
2025
2025
Available sizes
147
11
176
302

Wet

Wet
Maxxis Mecotra 3
70%
Petlas Imperium PT515
54%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
83%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84%
Wet braking
Maxxis Mecotra 3
93%
Petlas Imperium PT515
55%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
80%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
83%
Aquaplaning - cross
Maxxis Mecotra 3
59%
Petlas Imperium PT515
66%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
87%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
77%
Wet circle cornering
Maxxis Mecotra 3
67%
Petlas Imperium PT515
60%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
82%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
88%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Maxxis Mecotra 3
75%
Petlas Imperium PT515
71%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
83%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
78%
Wet handling
Maxxis Mecotra 3
47%
Petlas Imperium PT515
30%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
89%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
90%

Comfort

Comfort
Maxxis Mecotra 3
70%
Petlas Imperium PT515
75%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
84%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
91%
Exterior noise
Maxxis Mecotra 3
61%
Petlas Imperium PT515
70%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
81%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84%
Interior noise
Maxxis Mecotra 3
68%
Petlas Imperium PT515
81%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
91%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
97%

Dry

Dry
Maxxis Mecotra 3
89%
Petlas Imperium PT515
46%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
78%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
Dry driving behavior
Maxxis Mecotra 3
88%
Petlas Imperium PT515
51%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
76%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
100%

Costs

Costs
Maxxis Mecotra 3
75%
Petlas Imperium PT515
72%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
80%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
72%
Fuel efficiency
Maxxis Mecotra 3
92%
Petlas Imperium PT515
65%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
91%
Mileage
Maxxis Mecotra 3
66%
Petlas Imperium PT515
75%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
78%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
64%

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