MECOTRA · ECO COMFORT
MECOTRA MA-P5Fuel-saving tire review: is it good, who is it for
A fuel-saving tire in Maxxis's MECOTRA group for sedans and eco cars, focused on quietness, comfort and long tread life.
- Type
- Fuel-saving
- Sizes in Thailand
- 12–17 inch
- Warranty
- 2 years / 50,000 km
- Strengths
- Quiet, soft
7 sizes in stock, 15–17 inch
Summary
MECOTRA MA-P5 is Maxxis's fuel-saving tire for sedans and eco cars driven mostly in the city. Maxxis Thailand says its tread is designed to reduce noise, its low rolling resistance helps save fuel, it absorbs vibration well, and its compound helps extend tread life. It comes in 30 sizes in Thailand, 12–17 inch.
Key technology
Specs
| Brand / Model | Maxxis MECOTRA MA-P5 |
|---|---|
| Type | Fuel-saving passenger car tire (MECOTRA group) |
| Sizes sold in Thailand | 30 sizes, 12–17 inch rims |
| Speed rating | S / T / H / V depending on size |
| EU tire label | Noise 70 dB on all sizes · wet grip C (some sizes B) · rolling resistance C–D (e.g. 185/60R15 84V: D/C/70 dB per the EPREL database) |
| Brand owner | Cheng Shin Rubber (Taiwan) · 3 plants in Rayong province (per Maxxis Thailand website) |
| Warranty | Covers manufacturing defects for 2 years or 50,000 km · See terms |
Sizes
| Size | Status | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 185/65R15 | In stock | See price |
| 195/60R15 | In stock | See price |
| 195/65R15 | In stock | See price |
Who it's for
- Eco cars and small sedans such as the Toyota Yaris, Honda City and Nissan Almera
- Midsize sedans on 15–17 inch wheels such as the Toyota Corolla Altis and Mazda 3
- Drivers who drive in the city every day or put on a lot of miles for work and want a quiet, soft tire that helps save fuel
FAQ
Is the Maxxis MA-P5 good?
Yes, for drivers who mostly drive in the city and want fuel savings and comfort. Maxxis Thailand places it in the MECOTRA (fuel-saving) group and made videos of 3 real users trying it for 150 days on city roads, plus a review video from a taxi driver.
Is the Maxxis MA-P5 quiet?
Yes. Maxxis says its tread and casing are designed to reduce road noise and help absorb vibration for a more comfortable ride.
Does the Maxxis MA-P5 save fuel?
It helps. Maxxis says this model has low rolling resistance to help save fuel. Actual figures depend on the car, tire pressure, load and driving style.
What cars is the Maxxis MA-P5 for?
Small to midsize sedans and eco cars. In Thailand it comes in 12 to 17 inch sizes, such as 185/60R15, 185/55R16, 205/55R16 and 215/55R17.
Where is the Maxxis MA-P5 made?
Maxxis is a brand of Cheng Shin Rubber from Taiwan. In Thailand, Maxxis International (Thailand) was founded in 2003, is wholly owned by Cheng Shin and has 3 plants in Rayong province, per Maxxis Thailand. The country of manufacture of each tire is shown on the sidewall.
What are the EU tire label grades of the MA-P5?
Noise is 70 dB on all sizes, wet grip is mostly C (some sizes B) and rolling resistance is C–D, per the EU tire label database (EPREL). For example, 185/60R15 rates D/C/70 dB and 195/65R15 91V rates C/B/70 dB.
What warranty does the MECOTRA MA-P5 have?
Every tire bought from Subphaisal is covered by the manufacturer against manufacturing defects for 2 years or 50,000 km, for both store pickup and delivery. See the warranty page for details.
Where can I get the MECOTRA MA-P5 installed?
Order online and choose installation at any of Subphaisal's 5 branches in Thonburi and Nonthaburi, booking a date and time at checkout, or have the tires shipped anywhere in Thailand.
Sources: Maxxis Thailand — MA-P5 · Maxxis Thailand — MECOTRA / Fuel-saving · Maxxis Philippines — MECOTRA MAP 5 · Maxxis Thailand – About Maxxis · EPREL EU tire label database – Maxxis MA-P5 185/60R15 84V · EPREL EU tire label database – Maxxis MA-P5 195/65R15 91V
Warranties are provided by the tire manufacturers. Subphaisal submits claims on your behalf, and the manufacturer decides the result.
Interested in the MECOTRA MA-P5?
See prices for every size. Book online and pay at a branch, or get free shipping anywhere in Thailand.