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Comparison: Maxxis Mecotra 3 vs. Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

Maxxis Mecotra 3

Maxxis

Mecotra 3

VS

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

Pirelli

Cinturato (C3)

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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 Italy (Pirelli). Generally, Pirelli summer tyres are slightly better rated (79%) than Maxxis (58%). The first tyre test of Maxxis Mecotra 3 was done in 2018, compared to 2025 when was the Pirelli Cinturato (C3) first tested.

Test Profile

Maxxis

Mecotra 3

Pirelli

Cinturato (C3)

Number of tests

2

4

Best position

#7

#1

Average position

10.0

3.3

Latest test

2019

2026

Available sizes

147

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Wet

Wet

Maxxis Mecotra 3

70%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

94%

Wet braking

Maxxis Mecotra 3

93%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

97%

Aquaplaning - cross

Maxxis Mecotra 3

59%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Maxxis Mecotra 3

75%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

94%

Wet handling

Maxxis Mecotra 3

47%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

89%

Comfort

Comfort

Maxxis Mecotra 3

70%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

89%

Dry

Dry

Maxxis Mecotra 3

89%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Costs

Costs

Maxxis Mecotra 3

75%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

87%

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