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Comparison: Maxxis Mecotra 3 vs. Pirelli Cinturato (C3) vs. Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance vs. Falken e.Ziex

Maxxis Mecotra 3Budget
MaxxisMaxxis

Mecotra 3

R13 – R20
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)Premium
PirelliPirelli

Cinturato (C3)

9.7
R16 – R20
Goodyear Efficient Grip PerformancePremium
GoodyearGoodyear

Efficient Grip Performance

3.8
R14 – R20
Falken e.ZiexUpper-middle
FalkenFalken

e.Ziex

9.0
R15 – R21
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Test Profile

Maxxis
Mecotra 3
Pirelli
Cinturato (C3)
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance
Falken
e.Ziex
Number of tests
2
7
16
3
Best position
#7
#1
#3
#2
Average position
10.0
2.7
5.5
3.7
Latest test
2019
2026
2023
2025
Available sizes
147
31
153
36

Wet

Wet
Maxxis Mecotra 3
70%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
92%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
81%
Falken e.Ziex
75%
Wet braking
Maxxis Mecotra 3
93%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
93%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
76%
Falken e.Ziex
87%
Aquaplaning - cross
Maxxis Mecotra 3
59%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
84%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
89%
Falken e.Ziex
61%
Wet circle cornering
Maxxis Mecotra 3
67%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
92%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
81%
Falken e.Ziex
77%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Maxxis Mecotra 3
75%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
88%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
86%
Falken e.Ziex
68%
Wet handling
Maxxis Mecotra 3
47%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
94%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
87%
Falken e.Ziex
69%

Comfort

Comfort
Maxxis Mecotra 3
70%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
84%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
77%
Falken e.Ziex
78%
Exterior noise
Maxxis Mecotra 3
61%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
74%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
75%
Falken e.Ziex
78%
Interior noise
Maxxis Mecotra 3
68%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
73%

Dry

Dry
Maxxis Mecotra 3
89%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
92%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
83%
Falken e.Ziex
85%
Dry driving behavior
Maxxis Mecotra 3
88%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
83%

Costs

Costs
Maxxis Mecotra 3
75%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
75%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
73%
Falken e.Ziex
80%
Mileage
Maxxis Mecotra 3
66%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
77%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
64%
Falken e.Ziex
60%

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