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Sava Eskimo HP2

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The new high performance winter tire 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 tire.

8.0
Tire Reviews Score Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews
High Confidence View Breakdown
Dry Grip
82%
Wet Grip
78%
Road Feedback
76%
Handling
75%
Wear
82%
Comfort
78%
Buy again
84%
Snow Grip
86%
Ice Grip
81%
31 Reviews
80% Average
263,000 miles driven
15 Tests (avg: 15th)
Sava Eskimo HP2

Sava Eskimo HP2

Winter Economy
BETA
8 / 10
Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews · High Confidence · Updated 23 Feb 2026

The Tire Reviews Score is the most comprehensive tire 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.

Learn more about our methodology
Category Scores
Snow
93.7
1.5x / 15 tests
Ice
90.8
1.2x / 1 test
Value
84
0.42x / 16 tests
Wet
62.1
1.93x / 20 tests
Comfort
52.3
0.32x / 4 tests
Dry
47.2
1.13x / 7 tests
Cross-Category Performance

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

Traction
97.5
2 tests
Braking
76.4
25 tests
Handling
62
9 tests
Score Components
Professional Tests
Weight: 80%
Tests: 15
Publications: 2
Period: 2017 - 2025
User Reviews
Weight: 15%
Reviews: 31
Avg Rating: 80.4%
Min Required: 5
Consistency
Weight: 5%
Score Std Dev: 0.3
History Points: 10
Methodology & Configuration
Scoring Process
  1. Collect Test Data: Gather results from professional tire 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
2025 Winter Tire Braking Test - 52 Sets! Auto Bild 2025 225/40 R18 23/52 2 metrics
2024 Winter 55 Tire Braking Test Auto Bild 2024 205/55 R16 23/55 2 metrics
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test ADAC 2023 225/45 R17 14/15 13 metrics
2022 Winter Tire Market Overview Auto Bild 2022 215/55 R17 22/57 2 metrics
2022 ADAC SUV Winter Tire Test - 215/60 R16 ADAC 2022 215/60 R16 7/17 0 metrics
2021 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test Auto Bild 2021 205/55 R16 17/22 15 metrics
2021 ADAC 17 Inch Winter Tire Test ADAC 2021 225/50 R17 9/18 0 metrics
2021 Winter Tire Market Overview Auto Bild 2021 205/55 R16 13/49 2 metrics
2020 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 205/55 R16 ADAC 2020 205/55 R16 9/15 0 metrics
2020 Winter Tire Market Overview - 52 Tire Braking Test Auto Bild 2020 245/45 R18 21/49 2 metrics
2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tire Test Auto Bild 2019 225/45 R17 17/21 12 metrics
2019 Winter Tire Test Market Overview Auto Bild 2019 225/45 R17 17/47 2 metrics
2017 50 Winter Tire Shoot Out Auto Bild 2017 225/50 R17 15/45 0 metrics
2017 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test Auto Bild 2017 225/50 R17 17/21 11 metrics
2017 ADAC SUV Winter Tire Test - 215/65 R16 ADAC 2017 215/65 R16 6/16 0 metrics
All Tests
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15
Tests
15th
Average
6th
Best
23rd
Worst
Latest Tire Test Results
2025 Winter Tire Braking Test - 52 Sets!
225/40 R18 • 2025
23rd/52
2024 Winter 55 Tire Braking Test
205/55 R16 • 2024
23rd/55
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17 • 2023
14th/15
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 tire 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 tire 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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Review Summary

Based on 26 user reviews

Most drivers rate the Sava Eskimo HP2 highly for winter use, praising strong snow and ice grip, predictable wet performance, low wear, and good value. Dry grip is generally solid but not sporty, with a few noting softer sidewalls and average precision. A minority report high noise on smooth roads and some comfort firmness. Overall, the Eskimo HP2 is seen as a safe, durable, and budget-friendly winter tire, especially in snow and ice.

Strengths
  • Snow grip
  • Ice grip
  • Wet predictability
  • Tread wear/longevity
  • Value for money
  • Low noise for most
  • Overall safety
Areas for Improvement
  • High noise on smooth roads
  • Comfort/firm ride
  • Average dry precision/sidewall softness

Top 3 Sava Eskimo HP2 Reviews

Given 88% while driving a Honda Accord Euro (225/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 2,000 average miles
Great tire for snowy winter conditions, driven through lots of snow and no issues whatsoever
Helpful 1114
December 24, 2024
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 942
November 14, 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 892
December 9, 2024

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Given 78% while driving a Saab Automobile 9 3 Vector Sport TiD 150 Saloon (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 28,000 spirited miles
Very good tire that still holds on after 5 seasons and over 45.000kms. The tread is still good for another season.

Ice grip is good, snow grip is even better. Dry braking is good. In dry corners, the sidewall tends to bend to the point that you think the rim is going to touch the ground, which may give an unpleasant feeling and also a lack of security, but the car stays on its projected trajectory. Noise level is pleasant. Rubber compound is still soft to the touch even after all these years. The outer tread is prone to visual damages that look like punctures, but they are not, and they have no impact on the driving whatsoever.

Definitely gets a recommend, though i think they are more suitable for less heavier cars.
Helpful 283
October 12, 2025
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 tires four and a half winter season. Now I am using third set of winter tires and 4th set of summer tires 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 tire 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 tire 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 tires 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 tires. 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 810
October 17, 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 820
March 14, 2024
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 778
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 tires 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 968
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 917
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 917
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 857
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 829
July 22, 2022
Given 86% while driving a Mazda 3 Skyactiv 2018 (225/40 R18) on mostly town for 10,000 average miles
Probably best value tires i have ever had. They are not the most sporty or responsive tire, you definitely feel "lack of road feel" and lightness through the rim but since it is a winter tire 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 tires. 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 tire for half the price. Definitely buy again.
Helpful 1034
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 tires, perform really well in snowy conditions - you can definitely feel the grip. Good value for money
Helpful 931
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
Tires 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 tire for the that amount of money and can definetly compete with other premium tires like Mich Conty ext.
Helpful 854
March 7, 2021
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