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Comparison: Tristar Snowpower HP vs. Maxxis Mecotra 3 (2026)

Tristar Snowpower HPBudget
TristarTristar

Snowpower HP

R13 – R20
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 (Tristar) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Maxxis). Generally, Maxxis winter tyres are slightly better rated (21%) than Tristar (0%). But when it comes to comparing Tristar Snowpower HP and Maxxis Mecotra 3, the rating is the same - 0%.

Test Profile

Tristar
Snowpower HP
Maxxis
Mecotra 3
Number of tests
3
2
Best position
#15
#7
Average position
33.0
10.0
Latest test
2021
2019
Available sizes
62
148

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Dry
Confidence
Tristar Snowpower HP
88%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
89%
Dry driving behavior
Tristar Snowpower HP
82%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
88%
Snow
Confidence
Tristar Snowpower HP
33%
Comfort
Confidence
Tristar Snowpower HP
72%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
70%
Exterior noise
Tristar Snowpower HP
70%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
61%
Interior noise
Tristar Snowpower HP
72%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
68%
Costs
Confidence
Tristar Snowpower HP
74%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
75%
Mileage
Tristar Snowpower HP
67%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
66%
Fuel efficiency
Tristar Snowpower HP
87%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
92%
Ice
Confidence
Tristar Snowpower HP
80%

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