Comparison: Continental ContiPremiumContact 5 vs. Maxxis Mecotra 3 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Maxxis). Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (88%) than Maxxis (66%). But when it comes to comparing Continental ContiPremiumContact 5 and Maxxis Mecotra 3, the rating is the same - 0%. The first tyre test of Continental ContiPremiumContact 5 was done in 2016, compared to 2018 when was the Maxxis Mecotra 3 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2019 185/65 R15 test, where both the ContiPremiumContact 5 and the Mecotra 3 were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where ContiPremiumContact 5 is made - Czech Republic.