Segment
1. Vredestein Sportrac 5 Premium2. Maxxis Mecotra 3 Lowcost
Comparison: Maxxis Mecotra 3 vs. Vredestein Sportrac 5
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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 Holland (Vredestein). Generally, Vredestein summer tyres are slightly better rated (55%) than Maxxis (51%). In this particular case, the Vredestein Sportrac 5 has a better rating of 58% compared to 49% of the Maxxis Mecotra 3. The first tyre test of Maxxis Mecotra 3 was done in 2018, compared to 2016 when was the Vredestein Sportrac 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2019 185/65 R15 test, where both the Mecotra 3 and the Sportrac 5 were tested.
| # | Maxxis Mecotra 3 | Vredestein Sportrac 5 | Add to comparison |
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| Dimensions | R13 - R20 | R14 - R17 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
2. Maxxis Mecotra 3 Satisfactory
Worst rating in test
1. Maxxis Mecotra 3 Satisfactory2. Vredestein Sportrac 5 Sufficient
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - cross
Wet circle cornering
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet handling
Wet braking
Wet braking according to EU label
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Interior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
2. Maxxis Mecotra 3 ? dB
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry driving behavior
Costs
(Overall rating)Fuel efficiency
Mileage
Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption | ||
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| Best values in test | 1,9 | 1,5 | 2,1 | 0,5 | 1,4 | ||
| Maxxis Mecotra 3 Rating: Satisfactory | 2,8 | 1,9 | 2,4 | 2,5 | 1,4 | ||
| Vredestein Sportrac 5 Rating: Good | 2,2 | 2,3 | 2,5 | 1,5 | 2,1 | ||
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