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

Vredestein T-Trac 2Premium
VredesteinVredestein

T-Trac 2

R13 – R15
VS
Maxxis Mecotra 3Budget
MaxxisMaxxis

Mecotra 3

R13 – R20
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Netherlands (Vredestein) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Maxxis). Generally, Maxxis summer tyres are slightly better rated (66%) than Vredestein (62%). But when it comes to comparing Vredestein T-Trac 2 and Maxxis Mecotra 3, the rating is the same - 0%. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2018 175/65 R14 test, where both the T-Trac 2 and the Mecotra 3 were tested.

Test Profile

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

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

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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