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Comparison: Vredestein Quatrac 5 vs. Maxxis Mecotra 3 (2026)

Vredestein Quatrac 5Premium
VredesteinVredestein

Quatrac 5

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 Netherlands (Vredestein) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Maxxis). Generally, Vredestein allround tyres are slightly better rated (79%) than Maxxis (75%). But when it comes to comparing Vredestein Quatrac 5 and Maxxis Mecotra 3, the rating is the same - 0%. The first tyre test of Vredestein Quatrac 5 was done in 2015, compared to 2018 when was the Maxxis Mecotra 3 first tested. We also know where Quatrac 5 is made - Netherlands.

Test Profile

Vredestein
Quatrac 5
Maxxis
Mecotra 3
Number of tests
14
2
Best position
#1
#7
Average position
4.9
10.0
Latest test
2018
2019
Available sizes
111
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.

Wet
Confidence
Vredestein Quatrac 5
79%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
70%
Wet handling
Vredestein Quatrac 5
77%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
47%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Vredestein Quatrac 5
73%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
75%
Wet braking
Vredestein Quatrac 5
83%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
93%
Wet circle cornering
Vredestein Quatrac 5
81%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
67%
Aquaplaning - cross
Vredestein Quatrac 5
67%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
59%
Dry
Confidence
Vredestein Quatrac 5
89%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
89%
Dry braking
Vredestein Quatrac 5
76%
Dry handling
Vredestein Quatrac 5
86%
Dry driving behavior
Vredestein Quatrac 5
83%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
88%
Snow
Confidence
Vredestein Quatrac 5
74%
Snow traction
Vredestein Quatrac 5
73%
Snow handling
Vredestein Quatrac 5
66%
Snow braking
Vredestein Quatrac 5
77%
Snow cornering
Vredestein Quatrac 5
75%
Comfort
Confidence
Vredestein Quatrac 5
79%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
70%
Exterior noise
Vredestein Quatrac 5
77%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
61%
Comfort
Vredestein Quatrac 5
81%
Interior noise
Vredestein Quatrac 5
83%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
68%
Costs
Confidence
Vredestein Quatrac 5
72%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
75%
Rolling resistance
Vredestein Quatrac 5
61%
Mileage
Vredestein Quatrac 5
79%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
66%
Fuel efficiency
Vredestein Quatrac 5
90%
Maxxis Mecotra 3
92%

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