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Comparison: Maxxis Mecotra 3 vs. Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2

Maxxis Mecotra 3

Maxxis

Mecotra 3

VS

Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2

Pirelli

Scorpion Winter 2

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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 (79%) than Maxxis (58%). The first tyre test of Maxxis Mecotra 3 was done in 2018, compared to 2023 when was the Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 first tested.

Test Profile

Maxxis

Mecotra 3

Pirelli

Scorpion Winter 2

Number of tests

2

5

Best position

#7

#3

Average position

10.0

4.8

Latest test

2019

2025

Available sizes

147

77

Wet

Wet

Maxxis Mecotra 3

70%

Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2

84%

Wet handling

Maxxis Mecotra 3

47%

Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2

85%

Wet braking

Maxxis Mecotra 3

93%

Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2

92%

Aquaplaning - cross

Maxxis Mecotra 3

59%

Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2

68%

Wet circle cornering

Maxxis Mecotra 3

67%

Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2

90%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Maxxis Mecotra 3

75%

Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2

86%

Comfort

Comfort

Maxxis Mecotra 3

70%

Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2

90%

Exterior noise

Maxxis Mecotra 3

61%

Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2

84%

Interior noise

Maxxis Mecotra 3

68%

Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2

100%

Dry

Dry

Maxxis Mecotra 3

89%

Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2

82%

Costs

Costs

Maxxis Mecotra 3

75%

Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2

64%

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