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Sava eskimo hp Test Results

Tested 2011 to 2016 4 publications

Tested 8 times by independent publications, the Sava eskimo hp averages a finish of 14th.

  • 8Independent tests
  • 0Test wins
  • 0Podium finishes
  • 14thAverage finish
  • 44%Field beaten on average
  • 4Publications
Sava eskimo hp

8 tests, 2011 to 2016

0%50%100%20112013201420152016Average 44%2011 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test (2011): P9 of 14, Beat 38% of the field2011 AMS Winter Tire Test (2011): P9 of 14, Beat 38% of the field2013 Winter Tire Overview - Braking (2013): P15 of 50, Beat 71% of the field2013 Auto Bild Top 15 Winter Tire Shootout (2013): P11 of 15, Beat 29% of the field2014 50 Winter Tire Braking Overview (2014): P23 of 49, Beat 53% of the field2015 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 205/55 R16 (2015): P13 of 19, Beat 33% of the field2016 Winter Tire Market Overview (2016): P18 of 49, Beat 60% of the field2016 AutoBild Winter Tire Test (2016): P15 of 20, Beat 26% of the field
Share of the field beaten in each test, oldest to newest. Hover or tap a point for the test.
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Head-to-head record

Overall finishing position against the tires that have most often shared a test with the Sava eskimo hp. Only tires tested alongside it at least three times are listed.

Rival Shared tests Ahead Behind Level Finished ahead
Fulda Kristall Control HP 7 shared: 4 ahead, 3 behind 7 4 3 - 57%
Semperit Speed Grip 2 7 shared: 1 ahead, 6 behind 7 1 6 - 14%
BFGoodrich gForce Winter 6 shared: 3 ahead, 3 behind 6 3 3 - 50%
Kleber Krisalp HP2 6 shared: 2 ahead, 4 behind 6 2 4 - 33%
Barum Polaris 3 6 shared: 0 ahead, 6 behind 6 0 6 - 0%
Nokian WR D3 6 shared: 0 ahead, 6 behind 6 0 6 - 0%
Dunlop SP WinterSport 4D 5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind 5 0 5 - 0%
Viking Snow Tech II 4 shared: 3 ahead, 1 behind 4 3 1 - 75%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM32 4 shared: 2 ahead, 2 behind 4 2 2 - 50%
Falken Eurowinter HS449 4 shared: 1 ahead, 3 behind 4 1 3 - 25%
Michelin Alpin A4 4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind 4 0 4 - 0%
Goodyear UltraGrip 8 4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind 4 0 4 - 0%
Pirelli Winter Snow Control Series 3 4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind 4 0 4 - 0%
Continental WinterContact TS 850 4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind 4 0 4 - 0%
GT Radial Champiro Winterpro 3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind 3 3 0 - 100%
Firestone Winterhawk 2 EVO 3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind 3 3 0 - 100%
Toyo Snowprox S953 3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind 3 2 1 - 67%
Vredestein Snowtrac 5 3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind 3 2 1 - 67%
Nankang SV2 3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind 3 2 1 - 67%
Apollo Alnac Winter 3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind 3 1 2 - 33%

Against its own line

The same record for the tire it replaced and the tire that replaced it.

Tire Tests Wins Avg finish Field beaten
Sava eskimo hp This tire 8 0 14th 44%
Sava Eskimo HP2 Successor 15 0 15th 47%

Performance Analysis

Drawn from 8 tests. Updated December 1, 2025.

Across eight winter tests, the Sava eskimo hp delivers lower-midpack performance with occasional mid-table finishes in smaller fields but struggles to break into the top tier in larger, more competitive comparisons. Early tests (2011) show respectable 9/14 results, yet subsequent years trend to mid-to-lower rankings, particularly in broad Auto Bild shootouts, indicating limited all-round capability versus class leaders.

Overall, the tire shows decent baseline competence but lacks standout strengths in wet, dry, or snow metrics strong enough to consistently reach top-10 in big fields. Its best outcomes appear in smaller test groups, suggesting it performs adequately but is outclassed as competition intensifies.

Performance Strengths

Performance Weaknesses

Every test, newest first 8

Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.

2016 2 tests
2015 1 test
2014 1 test
2013 2 tests
2011 2 tests
P9 of 14 Beat 38% of the field

2011 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test

Auto Zeitung 205/55 r16

The Sava Eskimo HP is a well balanced winter tire.

WinnerGoodyear UltraGrip 8

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