Sava Eskimo HP2

The new high performance winter tyre for control on snow and ice. Effective acceleration and handling on snow, excellent contact on wet roads, exceptional dry handling and braking for a winter tyre.

Tyre review data from 30 tyre reviews averaging 80% over 235,000 miles driven, and 14 tests with an average result of 15th.

Dry Grip 83%
Wet Grip 79%
Road Feedback 76%
Handling 75%
Wear 82%
Comfort 78%
Buy again 84%
Snow Grip 87%
Ice Grip 81%

The Eskimo HP2 is ranked 27th of 61 Winter High Performance tyres.

This tyre replaced the Sava eskimo hp.

Tests Included

14

Best Result

6th

Worst Result

23rd

Average Result

15th

Latest Tyre Test Results

2024 Winter 55 Tyre Braking Test
23rd of 55 tyres
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2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test
14th of 15 tyres
  • Safe properties on winter roads, high predicted mileage, low abrasion, very low weight, lowest fuel consumption in the test.
  • Weak in terms of precision on dry roads, weaknesses in driving behavior at the limit on dry roads, weaknesses on wet roads.
  • The Sava eskimo hp2 tyre exhibits only satisfactory performance on dry and wet roads, requiring frequent steering corrections and showing tendencies to oversteer during dynamic maneuvers. Its braking distance is below average. On wet roads, it performs well only in aquaplaning but is otherwise just satisfactory. Handling is also merely adequate, with early understeer and imprecise cornering. However, the tyre excels on winter roads, achieving above-average results in braking, acceleration, and snow handling. Environmentally, the eskimo hp2 performs well, with good predicted mileage and wear, and it ranks highest in efficiency due to low weight and fuel consumption.
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2022 ADAC SUV Winter Tyre Test - 215/60 R16
7th of 17 tyres
  • Very low wear (top mark), good on snow and ice.
  • Weaknesses on wet roads (devaluation.)
  • The Sava Eskimo hp 2 has weaknesses in the wet. It is rated as satisfactory in this criterion, which leads to the devaluation of the overall grade. Despite the (still) good dry, snow and ice properties and the highest predicted mileage in the test, the ADAC rating for the Sava Eskimo hp2 is only "recommended".
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Top 3 Sava Eskimo HP2 Reviews

Given 34% while driving a Opel corsa d 1.3 cdti (195/55 R16) on mostly motorways for 15,000 easy going miles
I had used these eskimo hp2 tyres four and a half winter season. Now I am using third set of winter tyres and 4th set of summer tyres all with the same little car so i think i can compare between them properly. Since i was not so experienced driver, i had never knew that how bad a tyre could be! Because my previous winter set was the most famous french brand before eskimo hp2.
I would be pleased to say if only Eskimo HP2 have lost grip on the wet after 4 years which were already performed below an average tyre before and gripping on dry with EskimoHP2 was not better on the wet, as risky as on the wet road also braking. They are absolutely not comfortable tyres i could feel every gravel on the surface.
But not only these, we also match the snow. I went to a place on a dry cold night and it start snowing when i was coming back. On the main street 3 or 4 lanes, with almost an empty traffic luckly, i realize that it was hard to maneuver or braking like as using summer tyres. That night... oh that night my fellas.. i had not had an accident.
The main reason about these EskimoHP2, motivates me to write all of these, that night my snow experience was not after 4 years of usage, only a few weeks after i start using them..
Helpful 61 - tyre reviewed on October 17, 2024
Given 88% while driving a Honda Accord Euro (225/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 2,000 average miles
Great tyre for snowy winter conditions, driven through lots of snow and no issues whatsoever
Helpful 52 - tyre reviewed on December 24, 2024
Given 76% while driving a Ford Focus 2.0 TDCI Titanium (205/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 12,000 spirited miles
As for these tires, grip on both dry and wet surfaces isn't too bad. They hold the road decently, but they can surprise you at times when the car is at the limit of grip. Sometimes it results in significant understeering, and other times oversteering, which can be fun as the car nicely aligns for corner exit. The downside is that this happens at relatively lower speeds than initially expected. Comfort is quite satisfactory; they are a bit firmer than the Eskimo S3+. Tire wear is at expected levels, and so far, they’ve worn very little, even after covering about 19,000 km. The tires aren't too noisy, even at speeds between 130 and 140 km/h
Helpful 52 - tyre reviewed on December 9, 2024
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Given 58% while driving a Toyota Avensis estate 1.8 petrol (205/60 R16) on mostly motorways for 300 spirited miles
This is initial review of mine (only 500km). I have ridden dozens of winter tires in past 30 years and have tested even more since I was working in automotive industry for 25 years.
So far haven’t tested them on snow and ice but i do on dry and wet roads 0-7C
These tires on dry road are average at best. They are wallowy and have poor lateral grip although they hold decent speeds before they start loosing grip. They are very imprecise and often need correction while in curve.
Wet performance is below average it was even worse experience than on dry roads.
I hope they will perform better on snow and ice since Sava Eskimo S3+ was better than most premium tires at those conditions.
Helpful 54 - tyre reviewed on November 14, 2024
Given 85% while driving a Suzuki SX4 Scross 1.4T Boosterjet (215/60 R16) on a combination of roads for 25,000 average miles
Very good experience with them, 5th winter now using the Eskimo HP2 (probably the last one, as I tend to believe the time itself takes a toll on the tire, even if the treads still look fine). Never had any problems with them (in terms of reduced safety while driving), except from once on a snowy, unplowed road, where we didn't comfortably come to a halt while braking - at least not where I anticipated it (maybe an additional meter, from a very low speed, maybe 25 km/h). However, there was no damage to anybody/anything, and the conditions were really nasty. Aside from that, I feel the difference on wet (compared to my Pilot Sport 4, in mild temperatures, say 5-10 dg Celsius) and on dry roads, but still the experience is more that satisfactory. Factoring in the quiet ride and the slow wear - a recommendation from me, I consider the Eskimo HP2 to be safe and reliable, especially for the price.
Helpful 60 - tyre reviewed on March 14, 2024
There's a new all season tire, can it be best?!
Given 84% while driving a Audi A6 Allroad 3.0 TDI (245/45 R18) on mostly country roads for 500 spirited miles
Good on snow
Helpful 86 - tyre reviewed on November 28, 2023
Given 87% while driving a Audi A7 Bi Turbo black edition (245/45 R18) on mostly country roads for 20,000 easy going miles
Best tyres I used to rebuy them again and again, Im a snowboarder and I can easily say that sava combination with audi quattro are simply unstoppable I have never had any issues with them definitely recommend them buying they are not very expensive and being honest I had much better performance in snow than my friends with premium brands. Very good
Helpful 81 - tyre reviewed on October 31, 2023
Given 89% while driving a Opel Zafira B (205/55 R16) on mostly motorways for 5,000 average miles
3 winters and 8000+ km they look and feel like they were on the first day, I always switch them off in June - no loos in feel or performance in the warmer days, the feedback is great.
Helpful 84 - tyre reviewed on May 20, 2023
Given 87% while driving a Opel Astra j 1.6 (205/60 R16) on a combination of roads for 19,000 easy going miles
Excellent tires for snow. Performed me really well in winter conditions. I seen them in really dangerous situation how they outperformed 2 other winter tiers. One of them was even premium brand. Situation Night, -2 Celsius, City, dark road, 2 lane road. Driving on the right lane with speed 50 kph, 3-5 cm of Snow on the road. Pedestrian jumps out from nowhere on pedestrian crossing, I was 10 m from crossing I've managed to stop 1 meter in front of him. The 2 cars which were roughly 10-15 meters behind me, one ended up 5 meters IN front of me on the side walk on the right side almost hitting the tree, he was braking and using low budged winter tiers. His tiers were just sliding like skies. The second guy used premium tiers he managed to stopped on the road left lane 3-4 meters IN front of me, on pedestrian crossing, breezing the pedestrian. We were all driving similar speed. Everyone almost had a hart attack. But SAVA ESKIMO HP 2 did its job and prevented injury of pedestrian an me in jail. My tiers were at that time 3 year old and had some miles on them. On highways they are stable and they keep the grip even with gentle snow on the road. Have been using them for 6 years and need to replace them due to their old age, as they still didn't worn out. Good job SAVA and Goodyear will buy again!
Helpful 91 - tyre reviewed on December 6, 2022
Given 85% while driving a SEAT Altea (205/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 2,000 average miles
Car: Altea XL
Location: Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

This is my first time using these tires, I used Goodyear UG9 and Bridgestone Blizzak before. What I can say is that I am satisfied and would give a rating of 8.5/10. The tires hold very well in the dry and there are no difficulties in cornering or braking. When it comes to wet roads, they hold the road very well and I have no complaints except for aquaplaning. Worse aquaplaning (over 90 km/h, over deeper deposits of water on the road) is felt when you go straight, but in curves the aquaplaning is excellent. Not once did they slip or turn on ABS or ESP.
Helpful 89 - tyre reviewed on November 21, 2022
Given 80% while driving a Subaru Legacy (215/50 R17) on a combination of roads for 11,500 average miles
It's the tire I've been using for years. Despite being a winter tire, it had good handling in hot weather. Braking distance was also good. After 4 years, it started to harden and its performance decreased in snowy driving.
Helpful 100 - tyre reviewed on July 21, 2022
Given 86% while driving a Mazda 3 Skyactiv 2018 (225/40 R18) on mostly town for 10,000 average miles
Probably best value tyres i have ever had. They are not the most sporty or responsive tyre, you definitely feel "lack of road feel" and lightness through the rim but since it is a winter tyre and i drive mostly in town with moderate speeds in winter months, i couldn't care less. Amazing grip and traction on snow, very good and in the dry and wet, it doesn't fall apart in the wet like some other budget winter tyres. I had nearly done 15000km's with these and wear is pretty decent as well. They don't so far off from a premium winter tyre for half the price. Definitely buy again.
Helpful 98 - tyre reviewed on May 22, 2022
Given 90% while driving a Honda Accord Euro (225/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 7,000 easy going miles
Awesome tyres, perform really well in snowy conditions - you can definitely feel the grip. Good value for money
Helpful 106 - tyre reviewed on April 9, 2022
Given 95% while driving a Volkswagen Passat 2.0TDI (225/55 R17 V) on a combination of roads for 5,000 average miles
Tyres performed excelent on all types of roads. The dry grip is superior and on wet,snow and ice also superior. Comfort is also really good, they are not too noisy. Overall the best tyre for the that amount of money and can definetly compete with other premium tyres like Mich Conty ext.
Helpful 105 - tyre reviewed on March 7, 2021
Given 83% while driving a Ford Mondeo Titanium X Sport (215/55 R17) on a combination of roads for 2,500 spirited miles
Awesome handling in snow. For the price best tire you can buy. Its not best on dry and high speed, but on snow great!
Helpful 94 - tyre reviewed on January 16, 2021