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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
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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

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 15 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk
99%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
99%
Dry driving behavior
Firestone Roadhawk
99%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
99%
Safety
Firestone Roadhawk
99%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
99%
Wet
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk
96%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
94%
Aquaplaning - cross
Firestone Roadhawk
90%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
91%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Firestone Roadhawk
98%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
98%
Wet braking
Firestone Roadhawk
98%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
100%
Wet circle cornering
Firestone Roadhawk
98%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
95%
Wet handling
Firestone Roadhawk
96%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
86%
Comfort
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk
88%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
98%
Exterior noise
Firestone Roadhawk
81%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
98%
Interior noise
Firestone Roadhawk
94%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
98%
Costs
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk
91%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
96%
Fuel efficiency
Firestone Roadhawk
90%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
100%
Mileage
Firestone Roadhawk
91%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
91%

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
2019185/65 R15View

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