The Sava Intensa HP2 is an economy-priced summer touring tire that tends to impress drivers with its quiet, comfortable ride and reassuring dry-road grip for the money. In everyday use it can feel stable in the wet with good aquaplaning resistance, but it is less convincing under hard braking, particularly on wet roads. Overall, it's a sensible value-focused option, best suited to relaxed, defensive driving rather than pushing at the limit.
User feedback commonly highlights strong value, low noise and a composed feel, with multiple reports of good longevity and consistent daily usability. Where conditions are warm and the tire is up to temperature, wet stability and standing-water security can be a genuine strength, matching its test-profile for aquaplaning resistance.
However, independent testing paints a more cautious picture on outright performance: braking distances, especially in the wet, regularly lag behind the class leaders, and this aligns with some drivers' notes that wet traction and braking can feel weak when cold. As a result, the Intensa HP2 works best as a comfortable, cost-effective summer tire for normal road driving, but it won't deliver the same emergency-braking confidence or all-round competitiveness as stronger premium touring alternatives.
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Owners say74%from 7 owner reviews71% would buy againRead the reviews
Strengths & weaknessesDry, ValueWetRelative to its rivals across every test we hold
Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated December 2025.
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Across the 3 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Sava Intensa HP2 stops 7.4% longer than premium rivals, 3.8% longer than mid-range rivals and 8.9% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 49/100, and owners rate it 6.7/10 in the wet from 7 reviews.
How good is the Sava Intensa HP2 in the dry?
Across the 3 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Sava Intensa HP2 stops 2.8% longer than premium rivals, 0.5% shorter than mid-range rivals and 4.7% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 68/100, and owners rate it 8.1/10 in the dry from 7 reviews.
How many miles does the Sava Intensa HP2 last?
Based on test and owner data, the Sava Intensa HP2 is expected to last around 23,985 miles (38,600 km).
What do owners say about the Sava Intensa HP2?
Across 7 owner ratings the Sava Intensa HP2 averages 74%. Owners rate Comfort highest at 8.5 out of 10 and Wear lowest at 6.3. 2 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 67% of owners score it 70% or better.
What is the Sava Intensa HP2's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Sava Intensa HP2 most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, B for wet grip and 70 dB for noise.
More questions about the Sava Intensa HP2(5)
How comfortable and quiet are the Sava Intensa HP2?
Owners rate the Sava Intensa HP2 8.5 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 6 reviews.
How well do the Sava Intensa HP2 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Sava Intensa HP2 6.3 out of 10 for wear across 6 reviews. 2 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 6,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Sava Intensa HP2 again?
71% of owners say they would buy the Sava Intensa HP2 again, based on the 7 owner reviews that answered the question. 29% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What does the Sava Intensa HP2 replace?
The Sava Intensa HP2 is the successor to the Sava intensa hp in Sava's range.
What sizes does the Sava Intensa HP2 come in?
The Sava Intensa HP2 is available in 22 sizes, ranging from 185-225/45-65 R15-17.
Drivers generally report the Sava Intensa HP2 as a strong budget summer tire, with several high-scoring reviews praising quiet, comfortable ride quality and confident dry-road grip with good braking. Many also note stable wet performance and aquaplaning resistance, especially once the tire is up to temperature, alongside strong value for money. A minority of lower-scoring reviews warn that wet braking/traction can feel poor when cold and that the tire may suit defensive driving better than aggressive use.
What owners mention most counted across 6 reviews
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Owner ratings averaged from 7 ratings
Owner score74%
Comfort85%
Dry Grip81%
Handling79%
Road Feedback73%
Wet Grip67%
Wear63%
Featured reviews
Most helpful 56%
“Did about 20000km and tire start falling apart… purchased in 2021 but this year changing them. Guess due to the fact that is budget tire does not fit agressive driving style. Dry grip excellent once they reach running...”
“I am mostly used to driving more premium tires, but on one of my cars i have these sava tires. I would say on dry roads the grip is adequate, handling is okay, nothing special, but not dangerous. In the wet the braking...”
Had no money for premium tires. I read that in budget category these tire will match with my driving style. I drive 80km back and forth everyday to my wotkplace, on hilly country roads in Hungary. During morning hours the surface can be wet and slippery. For these tires these conditions were no problem. I had enough feedback while taking corners. Quite short braking distance, good straight aqua. If you drive defensively these tires could be a really pocket friendly and wise choice.
Did about 20000km and tire start falling apart… purchased in 2021 but this year changing them.
Guess due to the fact that is budget tire does not fit agressive driving style.
Dry grip excellent once they reach running temperature… rain grip - not something I would be amazed but aah ok…
Noted that is falling apart carried out geometry -Perfect, tire pressure as per vehicle manufacturers recommendation, wheel ballancing 0 gr on all 4 wheels, tred wear even on all 4 wheels …
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I am mostly used to driving more premium tires, but on one of my cars i have these sava tires.
I would say on dry roads the grip is adequate, handling is okay, nothing special, but not dangerous. In the wet the braking is extremely long, handling leaves loads to be desired, traction is very bad..
I honestly cant reccomend these tires, as for a slightly higher price you can get tires which wont leave you terrified in the rain. They do grip a LOT better in the rain when they are warmed upm but i use this car as a city car so its not often i have a chance to get them to temperature. I do about 3k miles per season with this car, the tread is basically like new after 4 years.
Car is Kia Rio 1.4 CVVT 2012, which had bad handling characteristics to start off, these tires dont help its case.
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Bought them as was told them as told that is owned by Good Year. Did about 10000 spirited km on them. Good traction on dry, excellent feedback, once they get running temperature even better grip whether dry or wet, high speed rainy day no aquaplaning or very very slight aquaplaning. Price/ performance 10/10. Very good tire wear.
Would by again - yes recommend.
Much more than expected! Silent, soft, good tire! I have them only 3 months and excellent experience with them, so far!!! We ll see after a year or two are they good enough & equal quality as in the beginning! And I dont know anything about their durability, yet.
I had Bridgestone Turanza ER 300 before, the best summer tires I ever had, fuel saving, but loud, and I ve spent them after 50.000km
