Sava Intensa UHP 2 - Test Results

Test Statistics

14

Tests Completed

13th

Average Position

2nd

Best Result

32nd

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Sava Intensa UHP 2 delivers solid dry-road competence and standout affordability/efficiency, but is consistently compromised in wet safety metrics, especially aquaplaning and wet braking. Across 14 summer tests it averages mid-to-lower table (12.6), with occasional strong overall results in mid-range-focused comparisons, yet drops sharply when the field is broader and more premium-heavy.
Key strengths are dry handling/braking stability, low rolling resistance, good to very good wear for the price, and excellent value. Weaknesses cluster in wet braking, wet handling and aquaplaning, where the tyre frequently sits bottom third, capping its overall rating and safety margin in heavy rain.

Performance Strengths

Value and Affordability Strong
• 1st place Value and 1st Price in 2019 Auto Bild (225/45 R17)
• 2nd Value and 4th Price in 2023 AutoBild UHP (225/45 R18)
Rolling Efficiency Moderate
• 3rd/22 Rolling Resistance (+12.3% from best) in 2023 AutoBild UHP
• 8th/22 Rolling Resistance in 2022 Auto Bild
Dry Performance Moderate
• 6th/22 Dry Handling (+0.9%) and 10th/22 Dry Braking (+1.7%) in 2022 Auto Bild
• 10th/48 Dry Braking (+3.3%) in 2023 Market Overview; 13th/20 Dry Handling (+1.0%) in 2017 Auto Bild
Wear/Longevity Moderate
• 4th/20 Wear (+17.3% from best) in 2019 Auto Bild
• 6th/16 Wear (+7.1% from best) in 2020 ADAC
Mid-range Competitive Standing Moderate
• 2nd/9 overall in 2020 ACE Mid Range Test
• 6th/16 overall in 2020 ADAC with comment 'close behind' leading group

Performance Weaknesses

Wet Braking Strong
• 37th/52 (+25.5%) in 2025 Autobild Shootout
• 15th/21 (+10.6%) in 2023 AutoBild UHP; 34th/49 (+23.7%) in 2020 Auto Bild Braking
Aquaplaning Resistance Moderate
• 20th/21 Straight Aqua (+8.9%) in 2023 AutoBild UHP
• 2nd/8 Straight and Curved Aqua in 2021 Camper test contrasts with generally mid-to-poor aqua elsewhere (e.g., Curved Aqua 16th/21, +14.8% in 2023)
Wet Handling/Overall Wet Balance Strong
• 16th/22 Wet Handling (+4.8%) in 2023 AutoBild UHP
• 8th/8 Wet Handling (+2.9%) and 8th/8 Wet Braking (+12.2%) in 2021 Camper
Consistency in Large Premium Fields Moderate
• 32nd/52 overall in 2025 Autobild Shootout
• 28th/49 overall in 2020 Auto Bild Braking Shootout

Performance Over Time

Test History

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2025 Summer Tyre Test Shootout

2025
Winner: Bridgestone Potenza Sport

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2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre Test

2023
Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

Strong:
Value

Weak:
Straight Aqua

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2023 Summer Tyre Market Overview

2023
Winner: Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3

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2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test

2022
Winner: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

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2022 Summer Tyre Market Overview

2022
Winner: Bridgestone Turanza T005

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2021 Camper Van / SUV Tyre Test

2021
Winner: Michelin Primacy 4

Strong:
Price, Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua

Weak:
Wet Braking, Wet Handling

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2021 ADAC Summer Tyre Test - 225/50 R17

2021
Winner: Falken Azenis FK510

The Sava Intensa UHP2 is another tyre which is good in the sry but weak in the wet. Good comfort levels as the quietest tyre on test, but poor wear results.

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