Comparison: Maxxis Mecotra 3 vs. Pirelli Cinturato (C3) vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71

Budget

Maxxis

Mecotra 3

R13 – R20

VS

Premium

Pirelli

Cinturato (C3)

Ecsta PS71

8.3

R16 – R22

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Test Profile

Mecotra 3

Cinturato (C3)

Ecsta PS71

Number of tests

2

4

15

Best position

#7

#1

#2

Average position

10.0

3.3

9.0

Latest test

2019

2026

2025

Available sizes

147

—

225

Wet

Maxxis Mecotra 3

70%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

94%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

79%

Wet braking

Maxxis Mecotra 3

93%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

97%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

79%

Aquaplaning - cross

Maxxis Mecotra 3

59%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

87%

Wet circle cornering

Maxxis Mecotra 3

67%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

72%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Maxxis Mecotra 3

75%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

94%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

90%

Wet handling

Maxxis Mecotra 3

47%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

89%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

79%

Comfort

Maxxis Mecotra 3

70%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

89%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

67%

Interior noise

Maxxis Mecotra 3

68%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

66%

Exterior noise

Maxxis Mecotra 3

61%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

62%

Dry

Maxxis Mecotra 3

89%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

72%

Dry driving behavior

Maxxis Mecotra 3

88%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

67%

Costs

Maxxis Mecotra 3

75%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

87%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

71%

Fuel efficiency

Maxxis Mecotra 3

92%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

83%

Mileage

Maxxis Mecotra 3

66%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

65%

Dimensions and prices

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Comparison: Maxxis Mecotra 3 vs. Pirelli Cinturato (C3) vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71

Mecotra 3

Cinturato (C3)

Ecsta PS71

Test Profile

Wet

Comfort

Dry

Costs

Dimensions and prices

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