Sava intensa uhp 2 vs Nokian Powerproof 2
In the 2 independent tests that ran both tires, the Nokian Powerproof 2 finished ahead 2 times and the intensa uhp 2 not once. The Powerproof 2 was stronger in dry, wet, comfort, value and environment.
Performance profile
14 measurements from the 2 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
intensa uhp 2
Powerproof 2
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In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 118 ft stop against 112 ft is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. The scale stops at 85%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow.
Where each scores higher
intensa uhp 2
Powerproof 2
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Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tires posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Wins count the tests in which each tire did better.
| Measurement | intensa uhp 2 | Gap | Powerproof 2 | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Powerproof 2 ahead | ||||
| Dry Braking ft | 115 | 2.3% | 113 | 0-2 |
| Dry Handling mph | 61.5 | 1.1% | 62.2 | 0-1 |
| Subj. Dry Handling pts | scored | 50.9% | scored | 0-1 |
| Wet Powerproof 2 ahead | ||||
| Wet Braking ft | 127 | 6.8% | 118 | 0-2 |
| Wet Handling mph | 50.1 | 1.4% | 50.8 | 0-1 |
| Subj. Wet Handling pts | scored | 37.7% | scored | 0-1 |
| Wet Circle s | 15.48 | 3.7% | 14.9 | 0-1 |
| Straight Aqua mph | 56.2 | 0.8% | 55.7 | 1-0 |
| Curved Aquaplaning ft/s² | 11.7 | 15.5% | 10.2 | 1-0 |
| Comfort Powerproof 2 ahead | ||||
| Subj. Comfort pts | scored | = | scored | 0-0 |
| Noise dB | 72.5 | 0.8 dB | 71.7 | 0-1 |
| Value Powerproof 2 ahead | ||||
| Wear miles | 30,155 | 3.2% | 31,118 | 0-1 |
| Rolling Resistance kg / t | 7.56 | 1.1% | 7.48 | 0-1 |
| Environment Powerproof 2 ahead | ||||
| Abrasion g | 1,521 | 8.9% | 1,386 | 0-1 |
Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tires shared.
Head to head in 2 tests in 2026
Each row is one published test in which both tires ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | intensa uhp 2 | Field | Powerproof 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Autobild Summer Tire Test | P19 of 20 | P11 of 20 | |
| 2026 Summer Braking Super Tire Test - How do 52 Tires Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? | P20 of 50 | P10 of 50 |
intensa uhp 2 vs Powerproof 2: your questions
Is the Sava intensa uhp 2 or the Nokian Powerproof 2 the better tire?
In the 2 independent tests that ran both tires, the Nokian Powerproof 2 finished ahead 2 times and the intensa uhp 2 not once. On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the intensa uhp 2 scores 8.2 and the Powerproof 2 8.9 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the intensa uhp 2 or the Powerproof 2?
The Powerproof 2 led 5 of the 7 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 6.8% shorter in the wet across 2 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Powerproof 2 led 4 of the 4 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 2.3% shorter in the dry across 2 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Powerproof 2 lasted 3.2% longer in the wear test (1 test) and had 1.1% lower rolling resistance (1 test).
Which sheds less rubber as it wears?
The Powerproof 2 shed 8.9% less rubber in the abrasion test (1 test). Abrasion tests measure the rubber a tire sheds as it wears.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The Powerproof 2 was 0.8 dB quieter (1 test). Owners rate comfort 8/10 for the intensa uhp 2 and 9/10 for the Powerproof 2.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the intensa uhp 2 78% from 57 reviews and the Powerproof 2 95% from 1.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The intensa uhp 2 is made in 36 sizes (17 to 20 inch) and the Powerproof 2 in 77 (16 to 21 inch). 27 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the intensa uhp 2 is graded B for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Powerproof 2 A and B.
Which is the newer tire?
The Powerproof 2 is the newer design: it reached the market in 2025, the intensa uhp 2 in 2021. The intensa uhp 2 replaced the Sava intensa uhp. The Powerproof 2 replaced the Nokian Powerproof 1.
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Where this data comes from
Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tires ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
About the TR Score
The Tyre Reviews Score rates each tire out of 10 from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold, so two tires can be compared even before a test has run them together.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tyre Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tires independently since 2007.