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Comparison: Maxxis Mecotra 3 vs. Pirelli P Zero Winter vs. Michelin e.Primacy vs. GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2 vs. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ vs. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

Maxxis Mecotra 3Budget
MaxxisMaxxis

Mecotra 3

R13 – R20
Pirelli P Zero Winter
PirelliPirelli

P Zero Winter

4.8
R18 – R23
Michelin e.PrimacyPremium
MichelinMichelin

e.Primacy

7.1
R15 – R21
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2Premium
GoodYearGoodYear

Efficientgrip Performance 2

8.8
R15 – R21
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+Premium
GoodYearGoodYear

UltraGrip Performance+

9.0
R15 – R22
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5Premium
MichelinMichelin

PILOT ALPIN 5

10.0
R16 – R22
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Test Profile

Maxxis
Mecotra 3
Pirelli
P Zero Winter
Michelin
e.Primacy
GoodYear
Efficientgrip Performance 2
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance+
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Number of tests
2
1
4
4
23
21
Best position
#7
#9
#3
#2
#1
#1
Average position
10.0
9.0
12.0
3.3
3.3
1.7
Latest test
2019
2024
2025
2026
2025
2025
Available sizes
147
85
111
40
176
135

Wet

Wet
Maxxis Mecotra 3
70%
Pirelli P Zero Winter
74%
Michelin e.Primacy
66%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
82%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
83%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
73%
Wet braking
Maxxis Mecotra 3
93%
Pirelli P Zero Winter
78%
Michelin e.Primacy
70%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
84%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
80%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
77%
Aquaplaning - cross
Maxxis Mecotra 3
59%
Pirelli P Zero Winter
67%
Michelin e.Primacy
56%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
73%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
87%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
62%
Wet circle cornering
Maxxis Mecotra 3
67%
Pirelli P Zero Winter
79%
Michelin e.Primacy
64%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
81%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
82%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
77%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Maxxis Mecotra 3
75%
Pirelli P Zero Winter
55%
Michelin e.Primacy
68%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
71%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
83%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
72%
Wet handling
Maxxis Mecotra 3
47%
Pirelli P Zero Winter
88%
Michelin e.Primacy
63%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
81%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
89%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
86%

Comfort

Comfort
Maxxis Mecotra 3
70%
Pirelli P Zero Winter
81%
Michelin e.Primacy
88%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
78%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
84%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
79%
Exterior noise
Maxxis Mecotra 3
61%
Pirelli P Zero Winter
81%
Michelin e.Primacy
90%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
80%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
81%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
89%
Interior noise
Maxxis Mecotra 3
68%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
73%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
91%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
68%

Dry

Dry
Maxxis Mecotra 3
89%
Pirelli P Zero Winter
58%
Michelin e.Primacy
80%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
79%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
78%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
86%
Dry driving behavior
Maxxis Mecotra 3
88%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
65%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
76%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
72%

Costs

Costs
Maxxis Mecotra 3
75%
Pirelli P Zero Winter
73%
Michelin e.Primacy
100%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
88%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
80%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
78%
Fuel efficiency
Maxxis Mecotra 3
92%
Michelin e.Primacy
100%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
94%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
91%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
84%
Mileage
Maxxis Mecotra 3
66%
Michelin e.Primacy
100%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
99%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
78%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
63%

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