Winter tire Winter High Performance tires Updated September 2026

Sava Eskimo HP2 review

Name: Sava Eskimo HP2
Brand: Sava

The Sava Eskimo HP2 is widely regarded as an exceptional value-oriented winter tire that punches above its weight class, particularly in snow and ice conditions. While most users praise its impressive winter traction and longevity, some report inconsistencies in dry-road handling, including a 'wallowy' feel and occasional noise issues on specific road surfaces.

Relative score

79/100

tests + owners

Owner reviews

80/100

31 reviews

Road tests

77/100

13 published tests

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Scores

Two scoring systems, side by side

Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.

By owner reviews

80%

Would buy again 84%

Dry

Overall dry

82%

Corner stability

79%

Dry traction

87%

Steering response

77%

Wet

Overall wet

78%

Wet traction

81%

Snow & ice

Overall snow & ice

86%

Ice

84%

Comfort

Overall comfort

78%

Treadwear

Overall treadwear

82%

Handling

Overall handling

75%

By road tests

76.8%

Dry

76.3%

Wet

63.6%

Snow

86.2%

Noise

89%

By discipline (% of best in test)

Dry Braking

48.8%

Dry Handling

55.4%

Subj. Dry Handling

70.6%

Wet Braking

48.1%

Wet Handling

44%

Straight Aquaplaning

45.7%

Curved Aquaplaning

61%

Side G-Force on Wet surface

61%

Snow Braking

83.7%

Snow Handling

72.2%

Snow Traction

70.8%

Ice Braking

93.3%

Ice Handling

93.3%

Inside Noise level

51.1%

Outside Noise

73.3%

Rolling Resistance

90.3%

Price

100%

Wear

70.1%

From owners

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 31 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.

Pros

Exceptional snow and ice traction
High value-for-money ratio
Strong tread life and durability over multiple seasons
Predictable performance in varied winter conditions

Cons

Occasional reports of high-pitched noise or whistling on smooth asphalt
Imprecise handling and 'wallowy' sidewall feel during dry-road cornering
Susceptibility to aquaplaning at higher speeds in deep water
Inconsistent grip limits when pushed to the extreme

Worth knowing

Users noted that XL (Extra Load) versions may exhibit reduced ride comfort compared to standard variants.
Drivers of performance-oriented vehicles (e.g., Audi Quattro) report that the tire handles torque well, though some feel the sidewall flex is noticeable during spirited driving.

Test results

13 published test appearances

Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.

2025 Winter tire Braking Test - 52 Sets! · 225/40 R18

23rd of 51

Best: Snow Braking · 8th Weakest: Wet Braking · 26th

Discipline	Placement	Field position
Wet Braking	26th of 51
Snow Braking	8th of 51

2024 Winter 55 tire Braking Test · 205/55 R16

23rd of 55

Best: Snow Braking · 13th Weakest: Wet Braking · 31st

Discipline	Placement	Field position
Wet Braking	31st of 55
Snow Braking	13th of 55

2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter tire Test · 225/45 R17

14th of 15

Best: Snow Braking · 2nd Weakest: Wet Braking · 15th

Discipline	Placement	Field position
Wet Braking	15th of 15
Dry Braking	15th of 15
Snow Braking	2nd of 15
Snow Traction	2nd of 15
Ice Braking	6th of 15
Straight Aqua	12th of 15
Curved Aquaplaning	8th of 15
Noise	15th of 15
Value	2nd of 15
Wear	8th of 15
Fuel Consumption	2nd of 15
Abrasion	12th of 15

2022 Winter tire Market Overview · 215/55 R17

22nd of 56

Best: Snow Braking · 8th Weakest: Wet Braking · 29th

Discipline	Placement	Field position
Wet Braking	29th of 56
Snow Braking	8th of 56

2022 ADAC SUV Winter tire Test - 215/60 R16 · 215/60 R16

8th of 17

Discipline	Placement	Field position

2021 Auto Bild Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16

17th of 20

Best: Value · 3rd Weakest: Wet Braking · 19th

Discipline	Placement	Field position
Wet Braking	19th of 20
Wet Handling	19th of 20
Dry Braking	18th of 20
Dry Handling	12th of 20
Snow Braking	5th of 20
Snow Traction	11th of 20
Snow Handling	14th of 20
Rolling Resistance	6th of 20
Straight Aqua	19th of 20
Noise	15th of 20
Value	3rd of 20
Price	4th of 20
Wear	4th of 20
Total Cost of Ownership	4th of 20

2021 ADAC 17 Inch Winter tire Test · 225/50 R17

9th of 18

Discipline	Placement	Field position

2021 Winter tire Market Overview · 205/55 R16

13th of 49

Best: Snow Braking · 5th Weakest: Wet Braking · 22nd

Discipline	Placement	Field position
Wet Braking	22nd of 49
Snow Braking	5th of 49

2020 ADAC Winter tire Test - 205/55 R16 · 205/55 R16

9th of 15

Discipline	Placement	Field position

2020 Winter tire Market Overview - 52 tire Braking Test · 245/45 R18

21st of 48

Best: Snow Braking · 14th Weakest: Wet Braking · 24th

Discipline	Placement	Field position
Wet Braking	24th of 48
Snow Braking	14th of 48

2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch tire Test · 225/45 R17

17th of 20

Best: Value · 1st Weakest: Dry Braking · 20th

Discipline	Placement	Field position
Wet Braking	19th of 20
Wet Handling	19th of 20
Dry Braking	20th of 20
Dry Handling	16th of 20
Snow Braking	3rd of 20
Snow Handling	6th of 20
Rolling Resistance	3rd of 20
Straight Aqua	18th of 20
Noise	20th of 20
Value	1st of 20
Price	1st of 20
Wear	15th of 20
Total Cost of Ownership	1st of 20

2019 Winter tire Test Market Overview · 225/45 R17

17th of 45

Best: Snow Braking · 3rd Weakest: Wet Braking · 22nd

Discipline	Placement	Field position
Wet Braking	22nd of 45
Snow Braking	3rd of 45

2017 ADAC SUV Winter tire Test - 215/65 R16

6th of 16

Best: Ice Braking · 1st Weakest: Straight Aquaplaning · 6th

Discipline	Placement	Field position
Wear	2nd of 16
Dry Handling	4th of 16
Subj. Dry Handling	4th of 16
Dry Braking	4th of 16
Straight Aquaplaning	6th of 16
Curved Aquaplaning	6th of 16
Wet Braking	6th of 16
Wet Handling	6th of 16
Snow Braking	5th of 16
Snow Traction	5th of 16
Snow Handling	5th of 16
Ice Braking	1st of 16
Ice Handling	1st of 16
Rolling Resistance	3rd of 16
Inside Noise level	5th of 16
Side G-Force on Wet surface	6th of 16