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205-265/30-55 R17-20 39 sizes 2021

Sava Intensa UHP 2

Previous Sava Tyres Ultra High Performance Summer

The stiff outer shoulder blocks of the new Sava Intensa UHP2 improve power transmission and ensure good braking performance on dry roads. At the same time, the improved tyre construction, in combination with the new strong bead for excellent steering response in the dry. The open tread pattern with large grooves and many block biting edges displaces the water quickly from the contact patch and ensures safe driving on wet roads. The Intensa UHP 2 also features a silica tread compound for improved wet grip.

8.3
Tyre Reviews Score Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews
High Confidence View Breakdown
Dry Grip
85%
Wet Grip
78%
Road Feedback
78%
Handling
77%
Wear
78%
Comfort
81%
Buy again
79%
52 Reviews
79% Average
582,740 miles driven
15 Tests (avg: 13th)
Sava Intensa UHP 2

Sava Intensa UHP 2

Summer Economy
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8.3 / 10
Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews · High Confidence · Updated 23 Feb 2026

The Tyre Reviews Score is the most comprehensive tyre scoring system available. It aggregates professional test data from multiple independent publications, user reviews, and consistency analysis using Bayesian statistical methods, weighted normalisation, and recency-adjusted scoring to produce a single, reliable performance rating.

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Category Scores
Dry
78.1
1.8x / 16 tests
Value
77.2
0.42x / 16 tests
Comfort
75.1
0.32x / 5 tests
Wet
70.1
2x / 25 tests
Cross-Category Performance

Cross-category scores are derived metrics that combine data from multiple test disciplines to evaluate real-world performance characteristics.

Braking
76
23 tests
Handling
67.2
10 tests
Score Components
Professional Tests
Weight: 80%
Tests: 15
Publications: 4
Period: 2017 - 2026
User Reviews
Weight: 15%
Reviews: 52
Avg Rating: 79.2%
Min Required: 5
Consistency
Weight: 5%
Score Std Dev: 0.32
History Points: 10
Methodology & Configuration
Scoring Process
  1. Collect Test Data: Gather results from professional tyre tests across multiple publications. Minimum 1 test(s) required.
  2. Normalize Positions: Convert test positions to percentile scores using exponential weighting (factor: 1.2).
  3. Apply Recency Weighting: More recent tests are weighted higher with a decay rate of 0.95.
  4. Incorporate User Reviews: Factor in user review data (minimum 5 reviews). Weight: 15%.
  5. Bayesian Smoothing: Apply Bayesian prior (score: 7, weight: 1.5) to prevent extreme scores with limited data.
  6. Calculate Final Score: Combine all components using normalization factor of 1.1. Max score with limited data: 9.5.
Component Weights
Test Data
80%
User Reviews
15%
Consistency
5%
All Configuration Parameters
ParameterValueDescription
safety_weight 0.7 Weight multiplier for safety-related metrics
performance_weight 0.55 Weight multiplier for performance metrics
comfort_weight 0.4 Weight multiplier for comfort metrics
value_weight 0.45 Weight multiplier for value-for-money metrics
user_reviews_weight 0.15 How much user reviews contribute to the final score
test_data_weight 0.8 How much professional test data contributes to the final score
consistency_weight 0.05 How much score consistency contributes to the final score
recency_decay_rate 0.95 Rate at which older test results lose influence (higher = slower decay)
min_test_count 1 Minimum number of professional tests required
min_review_count 5 Minimum number of user reviews required
score_version 1.9 Current version of the scoring algorithm
score_normalization_factor 1.1 Factor used to normalize raw scores to the 0-10 scale
confidence_factor_weight 0.2 How much data confidence affects the final score
position_penalty_weight 0.2 Penalty applied for poor test positions
gap_penalty_threshold 12 Score gap (%) that triggers additional penalties
min_metrics_count 2 Minimum number of test metrics needed per test
limited_data_threshold 2 Number of tests below which data is considered limited
single_test_penalty 0.75 Score multiplier when only one test is available
critical_metric_penalty 0.7 Penalty for poor performance on critical safety metrics
critical_metric_threshold 70 Score below which a critical metric penalty applies
position_exponential_factor 1.2 Exponent used to amplify position-based scoring
position_exponential_threshold 0.9 Position percentile below which exponential scoring applies
gap_multiplier_critical 3 Multiplier for critical gap penalties
max_category_weight 2 Maximum weight any single category can have
max_score_limited_data 9.5 Score cap when data is limited
bayesian_prior_weight 1.5 Weight of the Bayesian prior in smoothing
bayesian_prior_score 7 Prior score used for Bayesian smoothing
evidence_test_multiplier 1.9 Multiplier for test evidence in confidence calculation
evidence_metric_divisor 3 Divisor for metric count in evidence calculation
evidence_review_divisor 10 Divisor for review count in evidence calculation
combined_penalty_floor 0.2
Data Sources
TestPublicationDateSizePositionMetrics
2026 Summer Braking Super Tyre Test - How do 52 Tyres Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? Auto Bild 2026 245/45 R19 20/50 2 metrics
2025 Summer Tyre Test Shootout Auto Bild 2025 225/40 R18 32/52 2 metrics
2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre Test Auto Bild 2023 225/45 R18 9/21 11 metrics
2023 Summer Tyre Market Overview Auto Bild 2023 225/45 R18 11/48 2 metrics
2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test Auto Bild 2022 215/55 R17 7/22 12 metrics
2022 Summer Tyre Market Overview Auto Bild 2022 215/55 R17 12/44 2 metrics
2021 Camper Van / SUV Tyre Test Pro Mobil 2021 235/55 R17 8/8 9 metrics
2021 ADAC Summer Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 ADAC 2021 225/50 R17 12/17 1 metrics
2020 ACE Mid Range Summer Tyre Test ACE 2020 215/55 R17 2/9 0 metrics
2020 ADAC 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test ADAC 2020 225/40 R18 6/16 1 metrics
2020 Tyre Market Overview Braking Test Auto Bild 2020 245/45 R18 28/49 2 metrics
2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test Auto Bild 2019 225/45 R17 9/20 11 metrics
2019 Summer 53 Tyre Braking Shootout Auto Bild 2019 225/45 R17 17/45 2 metrics
2017 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test Auto Bild 2017 225/50 R17 12/20 5 metrics
2017 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Shootout Auto Bild 2017 225/50 R17 11/43 0 metrics
All Tests
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15
Tests
13th
Average
2nd
Best
32nd
Worst
Latest Tyre Test Results
2026 Summer Braking Super Tyre Test - How do 52 Tyres Perform in Wet and Dry Braking?
245/45 R19 • 2026
20th/50
2025 Summer Tyre Test Shootout
225/40 R18 • 2025
32nd/52
2023 Summer Tyre Market Overview
225/45 R18 • 2023
11th/48
Size Fuel Wet Noise
17 inch
225/45R17 91 Y C B 70
225/45R17 94 Y XL C B 72
205/50R17 93 Y XL C A 72
215/45R17 91 Y XL C B 72
215/55R17 98 W XL C A 72
225/50R17 98 Y XL C B 72
18 inch
245/45R18 100 Y XL C B 72
225/40R18 92 Y XL C A 72
245/40R18 97 Y XL C A 72
255/35R18 94 Y XL C A 72
19 inch
235/35R19 91 Y XL D A 72
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Questions and Answers for the Sava Intensa UHP 2

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February 5, 2019

could you please give me the treadwear rating on the Sava Intensa UHP 2 215/55/17 R17 98W thank you

I'm sorry, we don't yet keep treadwear rating on file.
April 22, 2022

Hello why two same sava intensa uhp 2 have different EU tire marking and are twice as expensive?

Often tyres get updated mid life for various reasons which can also improve the label grade. It might be one of them is out of stock so showing a higher price.
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Review Summary

Based on 46 user reviews

Most drivers find the Sava Intensa UHP 2 to deliver strong dry and good wet grip for the price, with notably low noise for many, solid comfort, and decent to good tread life for moderate driving. However, a recurring theme is soft sidewalls that dull sporty handling/steering precision, and several higher-mileage reviews report a noticeable drop in wet grip as the tyre wears. A minority cite early wear or durability issues, but the majority still view it as a high-value, comfort-leaning UHP/touring hybrid. Overall sentiment toward the Sava Intensa UHP 2 is positive.

Strengths
  • Dry grip
  • Wet grip/braking (new to mid-life)
  • Low noise (many sizes)
  • Comfort/ride quality
  • Value for money
  • Predictable/progressive handling
  • Reasonable wear for moderate driving
Areas for Improvement
  • Soft sidewalls/roll reducing sporty precision
  • Wet grip degrades noticeably with wear
  • Noise/drone in some sizes/roads
  • Shorter tread life for aggressive driving

Top 3 Sava Intensa UHP 2 Reviews

Given 40% while driving a Opel Astra J 2.0 CDTI (235/45 R18) on mostly country roads for 15,000 spirited miles
Astra J 2.0 Biturbo 143kW, 194 HP.

Dot 5022.
First summer it was ok, but shockingly poor braking from 160km/h to 0.
Now in the third summer, it spinns when accelerating in 2nd and 3rd gear.
Wet performance was just ok.
For such a soft carcass, quite loud.
We are from ex-YU, so there is a bias towards Sava tires. Their winter ones S3 and HP2 are good, but UHP2 are pure trash.
Buy something else.
Helpful 840
July 14, 2025
Given 87% while driving a Saab Automobile 93 Aero TTid Sportwagon (180) (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 12,500 spirited miles
I’ve had these fitted to my 9-3 SportCombi TTiD for the last 20,000km and am very impressed for the money. Dry grip is excellent and from a standing start even a full power start barely illicits a chirp which is impressive for a twin turbo diesel FWD with an open diff. Wet grip and braking is decent and while it is easy to reach the tyre’s limit during wet cornering the feedback is such that you’re well aware it will let go before you get in trouble. My biggest criticism is the dry handling, while it isn’t bad per say, the limit of grip especially through a spirited run up some mountain twisties is relatively easy to reach, that’s the biggest downfall in this price category compared to your Pilot Sport or ContiSport type tyres, the limit is that much lower however, for the price it is a very competent tyre, would happily buy again.
Helpful 1016
October 12, 2024
Given 59% while driving a Lexus LS430 (245/45 R18) on a combination of roads for 15,000 spirited miles
The price of the tires is low and they are made in Germany, but they are considered harsh and make annoying noises when driving the car. I will not buy this type again.
Helpful 817
October 29, 2024

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Given 80% while driving a Saab Automobile 9 3 Vector Sport TiD 150 Saloon (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 20,000 spirited miles
4 seasons in, and very pleased with this tyre.
Over 30.000kms with them and they still look good and have plenty of tread left.

Dry grip is very good, as well as braking. In dry corners, the car stays pointed with little to no unusual behaviour, gives a very safe feeling, although they may show some understeer on the limit.

Wet grip is good, wet braking could feel a bit safer. Aquaplaning is good compared to other tyres of similar price.

Noise is good, but not as good as its winter brother Sava Eskimo. Not able to give a comment on comfort since im running on 45 profile but subjectively its okay. Wear is better than expected.

Definitely gets a recommend.
Helpful 270
October 12, 2025
Given 43% while driving a Jaguar S type 3.0 (245/40 R18) on a combination of roads for 3,000 spirited miles
Garbage tier casing/sidewall, softer than all touring tyres that I've used. I think i have never seen anything like this, maybe they are reusing their winter tyre casing on all of their lineup to cut up costs. To market this tyre as high performance is misleading at best. These came fitted on my Jaguar S-Type 3.0 by previous owner. I installed coilovers and bushings on the car, and I'm throwing these tyres away because they ruin it. They roll so much on the sidewall that you can visually see wear on half if not most of the sidewall (can this even be a safety issue even, tyre coming off of rim mid turn?). I'm used to Yokohama V105S on my other car, but at this point a Pirelli Cinturato touring tyre would be an upgrade. Comfort is good as you can expect from such a soft case, but just buy a touring tyre if that's what you want.
Helpful 892
August 10, 2024
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Given 90% while driving a Mercedes Benz E350 CDI Coupé 231hp (225/50 R17) on a combination of roads for 3,500 average miles
This is my second review of this tyre, few thousand kilometers later. Everything that was good stayed that way. Grip, amazing, both dry and wet. Wet braking really great, dry braking does not even need mentioning. Now, handling, it can be better when compared to the previous continentals but, those were slightly wider with smaller sidewall. That being said, i don't drive aggressively to bother me that much, it is really decent, might actually be a good handling tyre with proper dimensions. Comfort is 10/10, these are also XL tyres, SL could be even better. To sum it up, i don't think this can be categorized as a UHP tyre, it might be a touring tyre with a hint of sportiness. Mine are made in Germany and compared to the Goodyears EF1A6 (made in Slovenia) on the other car are so much better with wear and the sidewall is a lot darker - better dust and dirt resiliency. If i can name some negative about this tyre is that the sidewall design is a little cartoon-ish. Better design and these are world class. At this price, with this performance, i advice everybody to give them a try.
Helpful 930
October 8, 2023
Given 88% while driving a Mercedes Benz E350 CDI Coupé 231hp (225/50 R17) on mostly motorways for 500 average miles
I went from 235/45 R17 Continental WinterContact TS 850 P to 225/50 R17 Intensa UHP2. The Sava is comfortable, silent and the grip (dry) is amazing. The main reason for changing the dimensions is comfort and getting more sidewall. I can't comment on the wet grip since I haven't yet tried the tire on a wet road but the dry grip as previously said is great. The first thing I noticed was that when going into a corner, the initial feedback is a little understeery but then it follows really nicely. At first, the breaking was odd to get used to but when i had to do an emergency break it hooked immediately, stationary in a second. I drive a rwd car that losses traction on the rear wheels with half a throttle but with these tires i have not lost traction yet (have not launched it with full throttle though). The sava gives me more confidence of going into a corner with higher speed than the Continental (winter tire). I can't say anything about the wear yet, we'll see how it goes. For me it was between the Goodyear EF1 AS6 and this one, and considering I wanted an experimental dimension i went with the cheaper tire, which was 60% less than the Goodyear and they are made in the same factory. It was a no brainer and as of now, I'd buy it again.
Helpful 930
August 6, 2023
Given 87% while driving a Audi A4 1.8T Quattro (235/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 25,000 average miles
I bought 3 years ago and drove 37.000 KM.
Too soft tyres and therefore a bit fast wear but still rubber depth half. But this provides this there is no cracks wall and the teeth.
Excellent dry and wet grip.
I drove 2 hours 220 km speed and its felt very secure.
I will buy again.
Helpful 1020
July 11, 2023
Given 62% while driving a Volvo C30 R Design Sport (235/40 R18) on mostly country roads for 300 spirited miles
After buying my 2nd C30, it came with a brand new set of these tires on the summer wheels. For comparison my previous C30 is on Goodyear eagle f1 supersports. My initial thoughts are that they shouldn't be called intensa UHP 2 but rather intensa touring 2. On hard cornering you feel the tires rolling on the sidewall( this could also be strengthened by the fact that they are 235 on 7.5" rims) and they just don't give you that sporty feeling even on this car which is lowered by about 35mm. Not particularly impressive grip either, as i managed to properly embarrass myself pulling out of the school junction spinning through the entire two first gears without even trying with my 177hp in the dry. On the Goodyears they hook as you go into 2nd gear. All in all not what I would call a UHP tire, and I have now swapped over my wheels and tires from my 1st C30, and will be selling these with that car. Only redeeming quality is the comfort, but personally I would rather have a broken back with sporty handling than comfort without sports.
Helpful 910
May 15, 2023
Given 64% while driving a Citroën C5 (225/55 R17) on mostly motorways for 1,000 average miles
Very soft Tires. Quiet on the road. Little vague on stegring feedback, but very comfortable. Easy to balance when fitting tire on rim. The sidevalls are to soft for being extra load tires. Need to compensate, by adding higher airpressure (2.8)than on previous Goodyear tires (2.5) These are fitted on a Citroën C5 V6 HDI, and mainly used for highway. The car is very heavy in the front, we will see how they cope in the long run. However, overall a good tire sofar. GMY Dan.
Helpful 945
April 23, 2023
Given 76% while driving a Volvo V40, 2013 D2 (205/50 R17) on mostly motorways for 8,000 average miles
I bought these tires because it was extremely hard to find any tyres in stock in 205/50/17 for my car and I had to get them ASAP as I was going on a business trip. I didn't expect much to be honest but I was pleasantly surprised. They are noticeably more noisy than Goodyears that I was replacing, but for the price these are great tyres. This is my second season driving them and I'm pleased.
Helpful 993
May 4, 2022
Given 83% while driving a Skoda (225/45 R17) on mostly motorways for 50,000 average miles
I keep coming back to these as they provide a very good value for the money. Not recommended if you like to attack corners at high speeds, but otherwise comfy, reliable and quiet. Lifetime is reasonable too - about 50,000 on my disel Octavia. Be warned of noticeable loss of grip on wet with wear (prob any tyre though). I recommend putting half-worn tyres < 4 mm on the rear axle and maintaining >4 mm on the front.
Helpful 963
April 16, 2022
Fiat (225/45 R17) on mostly town for 20,000 average miles
Tyres are extremely silent and exquisite on hard braking! The rest is simply average. BUT, the longevity is simply hilarious! Tyres went rogue as soon as the second season started! Two out of four, simply were too deformed to be balanced... too weak structure, not for 2.0 mjet Bravo, maybe for some weaker engine, lighter car... Beware!
Helpful 1188
April 12, 2022
Given 81% while driving a Audi A6 2.0 TDI (245/40 R18) on mostly motorways for 20,000 average miles
Excellent tire for dry or rainy weather, very reliable, low wear, average fuel consumption. Very cheap in terms of quality / price. But.... there is also a downside to this tire and that is the side wall .... Two tires were replaced due to a tear on the side wall. First time on a pebble in the middle of the road, quite small Another time on a piece of concrete hidden in the grass next to the road when parking. Very soft side wall like a spider's web
Helpful 840
March 24, 2022
Given 97% while driving a Mercedes Benz c230k (225/45 R17) on mostly town for 5,000 average miles
I had putting on my C230k , fulda exelero carat,the pirelli p zero rosso michelin pilot sport , and now I have the sava intensa uhp2 tires . I have 225/45/17 front and back wheels are 245/40/17 this is the second!!! time to put these tyres, On wet grip the braking is very good and dry grip is almost excellent. Has a very low noise level and is very comfortable . I am impressed , low cost and of course have very good grip so i am satisfied with these tyres . I belive is the best choice.
Helpful 904
March 12, 2022
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