Comparison: Maxxis Mecotra 3 vs. Pirelli Cinturato (C3) vs. Firestone Roadhawk 2

Budget

Maxxis

Mecotra 3

R13 – R20

VS

Premium

Pirelli

Cinturato (C3)

Roadhawk 2

8.0

R16 – R22

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Test Profile

Mecotra 3

Cinturato (C3)

Roadhawk 2

Number of tests

2

4

6

Best position

#7

#1

#3

Average position

10.0

3.3

4.7

Latest test

2019

2026

Available sizes

147

—

146

Wet

Maxxis Mecotra 3

70%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

94%

Firestone Roadhawk 2

86%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Maxxis Mecotra 3

75%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

94%

Firestone Roadhawk 2

95%

Wet handling

Maxxis Mecotra 3

47%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

89%

Firestone Roadhawk 2

88%

Wet braking

Maxxis Mecotra 3

93%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

97%

Firestone Roadhawk 2

78%

Aquaplaning - cross

Maxxis Mecotra 3

59%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Firestone Roadhawk 2

88%

Wet circle cornering

Maxxis Mecotra 3

67%

Firestone Roadhawk 2

84%

Comfort

Maxxis Mecotra 3

70%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

89%

Firestone Roadhawk 2

77%

Exterior noise

Maxxis Mecotra 3

61%

Firestone Roadhawk 2

66%

Dry

Maxxis Mecotra 3

89%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Firestone Roadhawk 2

79%

Costs

Maxxis Mecotra 3

75%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

87%

Firestone Roadhawk 2

68%

Dimensions and prices

Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.

Comparison: Maxxis Mecotra 3 vs. Pirelli Cinturato (C3) vs. Firestone Roadhawk 2

Mecotra 3

Cinturato (C3)

Roadhawk 2

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