Matador MP 47 Hectorra 3 review
The Matador MP 47 Hectorra 3 is widely regarded as a budget-friendly tire that excels in dry conditions and offers impressive ride comfort and low noise levels. While many users find them to be a high-value alternative to premium brands, there is a significant divide regarding wet-weather performance, with a notable portion of users reporting poor traction and safety concerns in rainy conditions.
Owners rate it 16.3 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
By owner reviews
74%By road tests
57.7%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 29 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Matador MP 47 Hectorra 3 is widely regarded as a budget-friendly tire that excels in dry conditions and offers impressive ride comfort and low noise levels. While many users find them to be a high-value alternative to premium brands, there is a significant divide regarding wet-weather performance, with a notable portion of users reporting poor traction and safety concerns in rainy conditions.
Pros
- Excellent value for the price point
- Strong dry-weather grip and handling
- High levels of ride comfort
- Low road noise compared to premium alternatives
Cons
- Inconsistent and often poor wet-weather traction
- Prone to wheel spin and understeer in the rain
- Variable tread wear performance
- Soft sidewalls which may impact steering feedback
Worth knowing
- Users with mid-size sedans like the VW Passat reported high satisfaction with comfort and grip, suggesting the tire performs well for daily commuting.
- Drivers of performance-oriented vehicles (e.g., Astra GTC, BMW 3 Series) noted that while the tire is cost-effective, it may lack the precision and wet-weather confidence required for more spirited driving.
4 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2023 Summer tire Market Overview · 225/45 R18
35th of 48
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 35th of 48 | |
| Dry Braking | 31st of 48 |
2022 ADAC Summer tire Test - 15 Inch · 185/65 R15
16th of 16
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2020 tire Market Overview Braking Test · 245/45 R18
32nd of 49
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 36th of 49 | |
| Dry Braking | 27th of 49 |
2019 Summer 53 tire Braking Shootout · 225/45 R17
34th of 45
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 32nd of 45 | |
| Dry Braking | 38th of 45 |