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Comparison: Maxxis Mecotra 3 vs. Vredestein T-Trac 2 (2026)

Maxxis Mecotra 3Budget
MaxxisMaxxis

Mecotra 3

R13 – R20
VS
Vredestein T-Trac 2Premium
VredesteinVredestein

T-Trac 2

R13 – R15
1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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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 Netherlands (Vredestein). Generally, Maxxis summer tyres are slightly better rated (66%) than Vredestein (62%). But when it comes to comparing Maxxis Mecotra 3 and Vredestein T-Trac 2, the rating is the same - 0%. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2018 175/65 R14 test, where both the Mecotra 3 and the T-Trac 2 were tested.

Test Profile

Maxxis
Mecotra 3
Vredestein
T-Trac 2
Number of tests
2
1
Best position
#7
#5
Average position
10.0
5.0
Latest test
2019
2018
Available sizes
148
24

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Maxxis Mecotra 3
62%
Maxxis
Mecotra 3
Vredestein T-Trac 2
74%
Vredestein
T-Trac 2
Wet Braking
Maxxis Mecotra 3
97%
Vredestein T-Trac 2
81%
Wet Handling
Maxxis Mecotra 3
39%
Vredestein T-Trac 2
63%
Wet Circle Cornering
Maxxis Mecotra 3
61%
Vredestein T-Trac 2
83%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Maxxis Mecotra 3
61%
Vredestein T-Trac 2
72%
Aquaplaning Cross
Maxxis Mecotra 3
50%
Vredestein T-Trac 2
72%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Maxxis Mecotra 3
49%
Maxxis
Mecotra 3
Vredestein T-Trac 2
54%
Vredestein
T-Trac 2
Noise Exterior
Maxxis Mecotra 3
48%
Vredestein T-Trac 2
52%
Noise Interior
Maxxis Mecotra 3
49%
Vredestein T-Trac 2
56%
Economy
Confidence
Maxxis Mecotra 3
80%
Maxxis
Mecotra 3
Vredestein T-Trac 2
86%
Vredestein
T-Trac 2
Fuel Efficiency
Maxxis Mecotra 3
87%
Vredestein T-Trac 2
89%
Mileage
Maxxis Mecotra 3
72%
Vredestein T-Trac 2
83%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Summer
2018175/65 R14View

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