Sava Intensa UHP 2 - Test Results

Test Statistics

16

Tests Completed

13^th

Average Position

2^nd

Best Result

32^nd

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Across 16 summer tire tests, the Sava Intensa UHP 2 shows a consistent “budget-performance” profile: strong purchase value and often competitive efficiency, but repeatedly compromised wet braking and wet grip that drags down overall results. Its overall placements swing widely-from strong mid-pack finishes (e.g., 7/22 in 2022 Auto Bild, 9/21 in 2023 Auto Bild UHP) to very poor outcomes in newer, more demanding UHP comparisons (19/20 in 2026 Auto Bild), indicating it struggles to keep pace as test standards and premium competitors advance.

Dry performance is generally mid-tier (often around 8th-14th in dry braking/handling when included), while aquaplaning resistance can be a relative bright spot (notably curved aquaplaning). However, the recurring wet braking deficit (often 10-25% longer than the best) and weaker subjective control at the limit are the dominant pattern and the primary reason it frequently ranks in the lower half of large-field shootouts and near the bottom in the most recent full test.

Performance Strengths

Value / Price-to-Performance Strong Details
• 1st in value and 1st in price in 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test (Value: 6.47 Price/1000; Price: 290)
• 2nd in value in 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test (Value: 10.97 Price/1000) and 3rd in value in 2026 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test (Value: 11.75 Price/1000)
• 2nd overall out of 9 in 2020 ACE Mid Range Summer Tire Test (noted as matching overall performance of sister brand Fulda and close to Goodyear group results)
Rolling Resistance / Efficiency Moderate Details
• 3rd in rolling resistance in 2026 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test (7.56 kg/t)
• 3rd in rolling resistance in 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test (8.01 kg/t) and mid-pack in 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test (8/22)
Aquaplaning Resistance (especially curved) Moderate Details
• 5th in curved aquaplaning in 2026 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test (3.58 m/sec2; +9.8% from best)
• 2nd in straight aquaplaning and 2nd in curved aquaplaning in 2021 ProMobil Camper Van/SUV Tire Test
• 6th in curved aquaplaning in 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test (4.51 m/sec2; +7% from best)

Performance Weaknesses

Wet Braking (primary safety weakness) Strong Details
• 19/20 in wet braking in 2026 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test (47.1 m; +19.8% from best) and 23/50 in 2026 braking-only test (+19.8% from best)
• 37/52 in wet braking in 2025 AutoBild shootout (+25.5% from best)
• 34/49 in wet braking in 2020 Auto Bild Market Overview braking test (+23.7% from best)
• 18/20 in wet braking in 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test (+14.3% from best) and 13/17 in wet braking in 2021 ADAC 225/50 R17 (+18.3% from best)
Wet Handling / Overall Wet Grip & Control Strong Details
• 19/20 wet handling and 19/20 wet circle in 2026 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test (wet handling 80.6 km/h; wet circle 15.48 s) alongside 19/20 subjective wet handling
• 8/8 wet braking and 8/8 wet handling in 2021 ProMobil Camper Van/SUV Tire Test (wet braking +12.2% from best; wet handling +2.9% from best)
• 16/22 wet handling in 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test and 15/20 wet handling in 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test (both indicating lower-half wet dynamics)
Recent Overall Competitiveness in UHP Segment Moderate Details
• 19/20 overall in 2026 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test with bottom-tier placements across core wet/dry disciplines (e.g., 18/20 dry braking, 19/20 wet braking, 19/20 wet handling)
• 8/8 overall in 2021 ProMobil test (last in class) and 32/52 overall in 2025 AutoBild shootout (lower half of field)
• Test note in 2026: 'Falken and Sava are at the back of the field' and 'imprecise or vague behaviour at the limit' (low subjective ratings)

Performance Over Time

Test History

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2026 Autobild Summer Tire Test

2026
Winner: Hankook Ventus Evo

The Sava Intensa UHP 2 also finishes nineteenth and shares the lowest rolling resistance with Kleber. Dry braking is adequate and tire weight is the lowest of all finalists. However, wet performanc...

Weak:
Subj. Wet Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Circle, Wet Handling

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