The Sava Intensa UHP 2 summer tyre has been tested by various automotive organizations, and the results highlight a few key strengths and weaknesses. When it comes to dry roads, the Sava provides excellent grip and precise handling, with a relatively quiet exterior noise level. On the downside, the tyre shows weaknesses on wet roads, with longer braking distances and challenging handling in the limits. However, the tyre does displace water well on both the longitudinal and transverse axes. In terms of comfort, the Sava Intensa UHP 2 is the quietest tyre among the test participants, and it delivers decent fuel economy results. The tyre's wear rate varies among tests, but it is generally in the lower ranks of the field. Considering its relatively low price, the Sava Intensa UHP 2 is a cost-effective option for drivers who mainly drive on dry roads and don't require premium performance from their tyres.
Sava Intensa UHP 2 is made in 75 sizes, starting from 205/40 R17 up to 255/35 R20.
2017
Sava Intensa UHP 2 was tested 2x (Autobild,...)
2019
Sava Intensa UHP 2 was tested 2x (Autobild,...)
2020
Sava Intensa UHP 2 was tested 3x (ACE,...)
2021
Sava Intensa UHP 2 was tested 1x (ADAC)
2022
Sava Intensa UHP 2 was tested 3x (Autobild,...)
2023
Sava Intensa UHP 2 was tested 2x (Autobild,...)
The Sava Intensa UHP 2 is a low-cost segment tyre that has been tested by some of Europe's most valued organizations that test tyres. The tests were conducted between 2017 and 2023, and the tyre was tested in various dimensions and during the summer period. Overall, the Sava Intensa UHP 2 received an excellent rating of 76%, which is an impressive score for a low-cost tyre.
Among the tests, the tyre achieved the best results in the disciplines of Dry handling, Dry handling-objective, Exterior noise, Wet circle cornering, Wet handling, and Wet handling-objective. However, the tyre was tested in many other disciplines, and it did not receive a rating in every test.
The Sava Intensa UHP 2 was rated satisfactory in some tests, good in others, and still recommended in some. It achieved the highest position in the ACE 2020 Summer tyre test and was ranked second out of nine tyres of the same dimension. Additionally, the tyre was best in some disciplines, such as Aquaplaning-cross and price/value.
In the Autobild Summer tyre test 2023, 225/45 R18 dimension, the tyre ranked ninth out of 20, which was its best result. In contrast, in the same test, braking distance discipline, the tyre was ranked eleventh out of 50. The worst result for this tyre was in the Promobil Summer tyre test 2022, 235/55 R17, where it ranked eighth out of eight.
In conclusion, the Sava Intensa UHP 2 has undergone multiple rigorous tests, and it has consistently performed well, getting excellent grades for a tyre in the low-cost segment. Nevertheless, it would be best if you considered all the test results before making an informed decision.
All tyre tests where Sava Intensa UHP 2 was featured:
Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | 1 | ||||
Sava Intensa UHP 2 | 2- | 2- | 2 | ||||
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Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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Best values in test | 58.1 | 24.8 | |||||
Sava Intensa UHP 2 | 61.7 | 27.4 | |||||
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Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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Best values in test | 35,7 | 27,5 | |||||
Sava Intensa UHP 2 | 36,3 | 29,8 | |||||
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Name | Wet | Dry | Enviromental impact | ||||
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Best values in test | 7,3 | 7,7 | 5,9 | ||||
Sava Intensa UHP 2 | 7,3 | 8,0 | 8,4 | ||||
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Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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Best values in test | 1 | 2+ | 1+ | ||||
Sava Intensa UHP 2 | 2 | 2 | 2- | ||||
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Name | Wet | Dry | Noise | Wear | |||
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Best values in test | 2,0 | 1,5 | 2,6 | 1,5 | |||
Sava Intensa UHP 2 | 3,1 | 2,0 | 2,6 | 2,5 | |||
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Name | Wet | Dry | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption | ||
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Best values in test | 1,7 | 1,3 | 2,8 | 2,0 | 1,6 | ||
Sava Intensa UHP 2 | 2,7 | 1,8 | 3,1 | 2,0 | 1,6 | ||
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Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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Best values in test | 32,1 | 28,7 | |||||
Sava Intensa UHP 2 | 34,7 | 35,5 | |||||
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Name | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | Running costs | ||
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Best values in test | 61 | 56 | 20 | 8 | 18 | ||
Sava Intensa UHP 2 | 56 | 47 | 17 | 8 | 18 | ||
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Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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Best values in test | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||
Sava Intensa UHP 2 | 2- | 2+ | 1- | ||||
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Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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Best values in test | 34,2 | 28,7 | |||||
Sava Intensa UHP 2 | 35,7 | 32,8 | |||||
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Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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Best values in test | 34,1 | 34,6 | |||||
Sava Intensa UHP 2 | 35,3 | 38,3 | |||||
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Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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Best values in test | 1- | 1- | 1 | ||||
Sava Intensa UHP 2 | 2- | 2 | 2 | ||||
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85% (7x) | 75% (1x) | ||
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Satisfactory | Recommended | Good | Still recommended |
4x | 1x | 2x | 1x |
R17 | R18 |
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83.3% (6x) | 85% (2x) |
215/xx Rxx | 225/xx Rxx | 235/xx Rxx |
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85% (2x) | 85% (5x) | 75% (1x) |