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Comparison: Maxxis Mecotra 3 vs. Vredestein T-Trac 2 (2026)

Maxxis Mecotra 3Budget
MaxxisMaxxis

Mecotra 3

R13 – R20
VS
Vredestein T-Trac 2Premium
VredesteinVredestein

T-Trac 2

R13 – R15
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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 Netherlands (Vredestein). Generally, Maxxis summer tyres are slightly better rated (66%) than Vredestein (62%). But when it comes to comparing Maxxis Mecotra 3 and Vredestein T-Trac 2, the rating is the same - 0%. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2018 175/65 R14 test, where both the Mecotra 3 and the T-Trac 2 were tested.

Test Profile

Maxxis
Mecotra 3
Vredestein
T-Trac 2
Number of tests
2
1
Best position
#7
#5
Average position
10.0
5.0
Latest test
2019
2018
Available sizes
148
24

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 12 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Maxxis Mecotra 3
100%
Vredestein T-Trac 2
83%
Dry driving behavior
Maxxis Mecotra 3
99%
Vredestein T-Trac 2
80%
Safety
Maxxis Mecotra 3
100%
Vredestein T-Trac 2
85%
Wet
Confidence
Maxxis Mecotra 3
88%
Vredestein T-Trac 2
95%
Aquaplaning - cross
Maxxis Mecotra 3
71%
Vredestein T-Trac 2
89%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Maxxis Mecotra 3
87%
Vredestein T-Trac 2
96%
Wet braking
Maxxis Mecotra 3
100%
Vredestein T-Trac 2
97%
Wet circle cornering
Maxxis Mecotra 3
97%
Vredestein T-Trac 2
99%
Wet handling
Maxxis Mecotra 3
87%
Vredestein T-Trac 2
96%
Comfort
Confidence
Maxxis Mecotra 3
89%
Vredestein T-Trac 2
93%
Exterior noise
Maxxis Mecotra 3
97%
Vredestein T-Trac 2
99%
Interior noise
Maxxis Mecotra 3
83%
Vredestein T-Trac 2
87%
Noise/Komfort
Maxxis Mecotra 3
88%
Vredestein T-Trac 2
94%
Costs
Confidence
Maxxis Mecotra 3
98%
Vredestein T-Trac 2
100%
Fuel efficiency
Maxxis Mecotra 3
99%
Vredestein T-Trac 2
100%
Mileage
Maxxis Mecotra 3
96%
Vredestein T-Trac 2
100%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Summer
2018175/65 R14View

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