Comparison: Sava Intensa UHP 2 vs. Maxxis Premitra HP5
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Looking at the Sava Intensa UHP 2, this summer tyre has a 67% rating on our site. This model is a successor of the Sava Intensa UHP. The Sava Intensa UHP 2 has made a remarkable performance in multiple tests. For instance, in the Autobild test with 52 total tyres, it performed exceptionally well in Aquaplaning - cross, and Price/value, ranking 11th overall. Furthermore, in the Promobil test of 8 tyres, it ranked 8th. Some of its strengths include excellent safety reserves during Aquaplaning, stable driving behavior on dry tracks, and short wet and dry braking distances. On the downside, the Sava Intensa UHP 2 has a limited mileage. More information can be found on this tyre from the Sava manufacturer's page.
On the other hand, the Maxxis Premitra HP5 is also a summer tyre, but slightly ahead with a rating of 69% on our site. It did not replace any previous model. In comparison tests, it edged ahead of the Sava Intensa UHP 2 in the Autobild test, taking the 18th position for its features such as Aquaplaning - cross, and Aquaplaning - longitudal. Similarly, it scooped the 7th place out of 8 tyres in the Promobil test. Its top highlights include excellent safety reserves in Aquaplaning, short wet braking distances, and a low price range. However, it does have its weak points such as understeer during dry handling, limited mileage, and increased rolling resistance. You can find more detailed info about this tyre on its manufacturer's page.
In a head-to-head comparison in the ACE test of 9 tyres, the Maxxis Premitra HP5 outperformed the Sava Intensa UHP 2, coming in 1st place compared to Sava's 2nd place. It showed excellent performance in categories such as Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal, Dry braking, Dry handling, and Wet handling.
Overall, Maxxis Premitra HP5 is a slightly better performer, especially when considering safety and handling in both dry and wet conditions. However, Sava Intensa UHP 2 isn't too far behind and offers good value for its price. Both tyres have a drawback of limited mileage.
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Wet
(Overall rating)Wet circle cornering
Wet handling
Aquaplaning - cross
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking according to EU label
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Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | Enviromental impact | ||||
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| Best values in test | 7,3 | 7,7 | 5,9 | ||||
| Sava Intensa UHP 2 Rating: Still recommended | 7,3 | 8,0 | 8,4 | ||||
| Maxxis Premitra HP5 Rating: Still recommended | 8,0 | 7,7 | 7,0 | ||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1 | 2+ | 1+ | ||||
| Sava Intensa UHP 2 Rating: Good | 2 | 2 | 2- | ||||
| Maxxis Premitra HP5 Rating: Satisfactory | 2+ | 2- | 3 | ||||
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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 | |||||
| Maxxis Premitra HP5 | 37,3 | 28,9 | |||||
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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 Rating: Recommended | 56 | 47 | 17 | 8 | 18 | ||
| Maxxis Premitra HP5 Rating: Highly recommended | 60 | 51 | 15 | 7 | 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 Rating: Good | 2- | 2+ | 1- | ||||
| Maxxis Premitra HP5 Rating: Satisfactory | 2- | 2- | 2 | ||||
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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 | |||||
| Maxxis Premitra HP5 | 36,3 | 33,2 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 1- | 1 | ||||
| Sava Intensa UHP 2 Rating: Satisfactory | 2- | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Maxxis Premitra HP5 Rating: Satisfactory | 3+ | 2 | 2+ | ||||
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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 | |||||
| Maxxis Premitra HP5 | 35,4 | 40,5 | |||||
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