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Comparison: Firestone Roadhawk vs. Maxxis Mecotra 3 (2026)

Firestone RoadhawkUpper-middle
FirestoneFirestone

Roadhawk

6.0
R13 – R21
VS
Maxxis Mecotra 3Budget
MaxxisMaxxis

Mecotra 3

R13 – R20
1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Maxxis). Generally, Firestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (71%) than Maxxis (66%). Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2019 185/65 R15 test, where both the Roadhawk and the Mecotra 3 were tested.

Test Profile

Firestone
Roadhawk
Maxxis
Mecotra 3
Number of tests
21
2
Best position
#2
#7
Average position
11.9
10.0
Latest test
2024
2019
Available sizes
174
148

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk
75%
Firestone
Roadhawk
Maxxis Mecotra 3
74%
Maxxis
Mecotra 3
Wet Braking
Firestone Roadhawk
94%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
88%
Wet Handling
Firestone Roadhawk
66%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
54%
Wet Circle Cornering
Firestone Roadhawk
83%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
72%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Firestone Roadhawk
78%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
89%
Aquaplaning Cross
Firestone Roadhawk
56%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
67%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk
70%
Firestone
Roadhawk
Maxxis Mecotra 3
81%
Maxxis
Mecotra 3
Noise Exterior
Firestone Roadhawk
59%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
74%
Noise Interior
Firestone Roadhawk
80%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
87%
Economy
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk
66%
Firestone
Roadhawk
Maxxis Mecotra 3
78%
Maxxis
Mecotra 3
Fuel Efficiency
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
96%
Mileage
Firestone Roadhawk
60%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
60%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Summer
2019185/65 R15View

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