Comparison: Maxxis Mecotra 3 vs. Pirelli P1 Cinturato Verde (2026)

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 (85%) than Maxxis (66%). But when it comes to comparing Maxxis Mecotra 3 and Pirelli P1 Cinturato Verde, the rating is the same - 0%. The first tyre test of Maxxis Mecotra 3 was done in 2018, compared to 2017 when was the Pirelli P1 Cinturato Verde first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2019 185/65 R15 test, where both the Mecotra 3 and the P1 Cinturato Verde were tested. See more mutual tests below.