P14 of 16
Beat 13% of the field
Sava Eskimo S3+ Test Results
Tested 2014 to 2019
2 publications
Tested 5 times by independent publications, the Sava Eskimo S3+ averages a finish of 13th.
- 5Independent tests
- 0Test wins
- 0Podium finishes
- 13thAverage finish
- 31%Field beaten on average
- 2Publications
5 tests, 2014 to 2019
- Test win
- Second
- Third
- Average 31%
Head-to-head record
Overall finishing position against the tires that have most often shared a test with the Sava Eskimo S3+. Only tires tested alongside it at least three times are listed.
| Rival | Shared tests | Ahead | Behind | Level | Finished ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Dunlop Winter Response 2
5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind
|
5 | 0 | 5 | - | 0% |
 Vredestein Snowtrac 5
4 shared: 2 ahead, 2 behind
|
4 | 2 | 2 | - | 50% |
 Goodyear UltraGrip 9
4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind
|
4 | 0 | 4 | - | 0% |
 Firestone Winterhawk 3
4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind
|
4 | 0 | 4 | - | 0% |
 Toyo Snowprox S943
3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind
|
3 | 3 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Kumho Winter Craft WP51
3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind
|
3 | 1 | 2 | - | 33% |
 Michelin Alpin A4
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
 Hankook Winter i cept RS2
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
 Continental WinterContact TS 860
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
 Nokian WR D4
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
Performance Analysis
Drawn from 5 tests. Updated October 15, 2025.
Across five winter tests, the Sava Eskimo S3 Plus delivers lower-mid to bottom-tier results with occasional mid-pack finishes in smaller sizes. It lacks consistent top-three performances and trends toward weak overall rankings, indicating limited competitiveness against leading winter tires. The best outcomes appear in older or smaller-size tests, while more recent, broader ADAC tests show clear underperformance.
Performance Strengths
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Value/Mid-pack Competitiveness in Small Sizes
Moderate
Details
- 8/12 overall in 2018 ADAC 175/65 R14
- 9/14 overall in 2014 ADAC 175/65 R14
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Snow traction
Strong
in 2 of 2 tests
Details
Especially good in the snow
- 2017 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 195/65 R15 (2017)Top marks in the snow, low fuel consumption
- 2014 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 175/65 R14 (2014)
Performance Weaknesses
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Overall Winter Performance Consistency
Strong
Details
- Average overall position 13.4 across 5 tests
- 15/16 overall in 2017 ADAC 195/65 R15
- 14/16 overall in 2019 ADAC 185/65 R15
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Competitiveness in Broader Fields
Moderate
Details
- 21/51 overall in 2015 Auto Bild overview 185/60 R14 (lower mid-pack despite large field)
- Bottom-third placements in 2017 and 2019 ADAC with 16-tire fields
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Dry grip
Strong
in 2 of 2 tests
Details
Weak on dry roads
- 2017 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 195/65 R15 (2017)Slightly weak on dry and wet roads
- 2014 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 175/65 R14 (2014)
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Wet grip
Strong
in 2 of 2 tests
Details
relatively weak in the wet
- 2017 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 195/65 R15 (2017)Slightly weak on dry and wet roads
- 2014 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 175/65 R14 (2014)
Do owners agree with the tests?
Every tester write-up on the Sava Eskimo S3+ (2 tests) and 26 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.
Where owners and testers agree
- Snow traction strength in 2 of 2 tests 21 praise, 1 criticise of 26 reviews · Read those reviews
Raised by owners, not by any test of this tire
- Tread life no test mentions it 8 praise, 1 criticise of 26 reviews · Read those reviews
- Ice grip no test mentions it 6 praise, 0 criticise of 26 reviews · Read those reviews
- Ride comfort no test mentions it 5 praise, 1 criticise of 26 reviews · Read those reviews
- Road noise no test mentions it 4 praise, 1 criticise of 26 reviews · Read those reviews
- Value for money no test mentions it 5 praise, 0 criticise of 26 reviews · Read those reviews
- Performance when worn no test mentions it 0 praise, 4 criticise of 26 reviews · Read those reviews
Every test, newest first 5
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
2019 1 test
2018 1 test
P8 of 12
Beat 36% of the field
2017 1 test
P15 of 16
Beat 7% of the field
2015 1 test
P21 of 51
Beat 60% of the field
2014 1 test
P9 of 14
Beat 38% of the field
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