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Comparison: Nexen N blue HD Plus vs. Maxxis Mecotra 3 vs. Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

Nexen N blue HD Plus
NexenNexen

N blue HD Plus

R13 – R22
Maxxis Mecotra 3Budget
MaxxisMaxxis

Mecotra 3

R13 – R20
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)Premium
PirelliPirelli

Cinturato (C3)

9.7
R16 – R20
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Test Profile

Nexen
N blue HD Plus
Maxxis
Mecotra 3
Pirelli
Cinturato (C3)
Number of tests
10
2
7
Best position
#1
#7
#1
Average position
13.6
10.0
2.7
Latest test
2021
2019
2026
Available sizes
433
147
31

Wet

Wet
Nexen N blue HD Plus
63%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
70%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
92%
Wet handling
Nexen N blue HD Plus
54%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
47%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
94%
Aquaplaning - cross
Nexen N blue HD Plus
78%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
59%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
84%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Nexen N blue HD Plus
62%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
75%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
88%
Wet braking
Nexen N blue HD Plus
65%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
93%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
93%

Dry

Dry
Nexen N blue HD Plus
69%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
89%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
92%
Dry braking
Nexen N blue HD Plus
72%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
94%
Dry handling
Nexen N blue HD Plus
74%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
87%

Costs

Costs
Nexen N blue HD Plus
57%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
75%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
75%
Rolling resistance
Nexen N blue HD Plus
56%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
74%
Mileage
Nexen N blue HD Plus
53%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
66%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
77%

Comfort

Comfort
Nexen N blue HD Plus
77%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
70%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
84%
Exterior noise
Nexen N blue HD Plus
75%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
61%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
74%

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