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Comparison: Maxxis Mecotra 3 vs. Tristar Snowpower HP (2026)

Maxxis Mecotra 3Budget
MaxxisMaxxis

Mecotra 3

R13 – R20
VS
Tristar Snowpower HPBudget
TristarTristar

Snowpower HP

R13 – R20
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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 (Tristar). Generally, Maxxis summer tyres are slightly better rated (66%) than Tristar (38%). But when it comes to comparing Maxxis Mecotra 3 and Tristar Snowpower HP, the rating is the same - 0%.

Test Profile

Maxxis
Mecotra 3
Tristar
Snowpower HP
Number of tests
2
3
Best position
#7
#15
Average position
10.0
33.0
Latest test
2019
2021
Available sizes
148
63

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Snow
Confidence
Tristar Snowpower HP
33%
Dry
Confidence
Maxxis Mecotra 3
89%
Tristar Snowpower HP
88%
Dry driving behavior
Maxxis Mecotra 3
88%
Tristar Snowpower HP
82%
Comfort
Confidence
Maxxis Mecotra 3
70%
Tristar Snowpower HP
72%
Exterior noise
Maxxis Mecotra 3
61%
Tristar Snowpower HP
70%
Interior noise
Maxxis Mecotra 3
68%
Tristar Snowpower HP
72%
Ice
Confidence
Tristar Snowpower HP
80%
Costs
Confidence
Maxxis Mecotra 3
75%
Tristar Snowpower HP
74%
Fuel efficiency
Maxxis Mecotra 3
92%
Tristar Snowpower HP
87%
Mileage
Maxxis Mecotra 3
66%
Tristar Snowpower HP
67%

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