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

Maxxis Mecotra 3Budget
MaxxisMaxxis

Mecotra 3

R13 – R20
VS
Pirelli P1 Cinturato VerdePremium
PirelliPirelli

P1 Cinturato Verde

R14 – R17
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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.

Test Profile

Maxxis
Mecotra 3
Pirelli
P1 Cinturato Verde
Number of tests
2
7
Best position
#7
#1
Average position
10.0
6.6
Latest test
2019
2022
Available sizes
148
38

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 8 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Wet
Confidence
Maxxis Mecotra 3
91%
Pirelli P1 Cinturato Verde
93%
Aquaplaning - cross
Maxxis Mecotra 3
89%
Pirelli P1 Cinturato Verde
93%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Maxxis Mecotra 3
98%
Pirelli P1 Cinturato Verde
98%
Wet braking
Maxxis Mecotra 3
97%
Pirelli P1 Cinturato Verde
78%
Wet circle cornering
Maxxis Mecotra 3
88%
Pirelli P1 Cinturato Verde
97%
Wet handling
Maxxis Mecotra 3
82%
Pirelli P1 Cinturato Verde
97%
Comfort
Confidence
Maxxis Mecotra 3
98%
Pirelli P1 Cinturato Verde
85%
Exterior noise
Maxxis Mecotra 3
98%
Pirelli P1 Cinturato Verde
85%
Costs
Confidence
Maxxis Mecotra 3
93%
Pirelli P1 Cinturato Verde
99%
Mileage
Maxxis Mecotra 3
93%
Pirelli P1 Cinturato Verde
99%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 2 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Summer
2019185/65 R15View
ADACADAC
Summer
2018175/65 R14View

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