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Comparison: Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance vs. Maxxis Mecotra 3 (2026)

Goodyear Efficient Grip PerformancePremium
GoodyearGoodyear

Efficient Grip Performance

5.0
R14 – R20
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 (Goodyear) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Maxxis). Generally, Goodyear summer tyres are slightly better rated (82%) than Maxxis (66%). The first tyre test of Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 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 Efficient Grip Performance and the Mecotra 3 were tested. We also know where Efficient Grip Performance is made - Slovenia.

Test Profile

Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance
Maxxis
Mecotra 3
Number of tests
16
2
Best position
#3
#7
Average position
5.5
10.0
Latest test
2023
2019
Available sizes
212
148

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
78%
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance
Maxxis Mecotra 3
74%
Maxxis
Mecotra 3
Wet Braking
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
88%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
88%
Wet Handling
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
63%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
54%
Wet Circle Cornering
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
61%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
72%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
89%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
89%
Aquaplaning Cross
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
89%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
67%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
70%
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance
Maxxis Mecotra 3
81%
Maxxis
Mecotra 3
Noise Exterior
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
59%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
74%
Noise Interior
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
80%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
87%
Economy
Confidence
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
80%
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance
Maxxis Mecotra 3
78%
Maxxis
Mecotra 3
Fuel Efficiency
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
89%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
96%
Mileage
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
70%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
60%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Summer
2019185/65 R15View

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