Sava Intensa HP2 review
The Sava Intensa HP2 is widely regarded as a high-value budget tire that offers impressive comfort and dry-weather performance for defensive drivers. While many users praise its quiet ride and excellent price-to-performance ratio, some report inconsistent wet-weather handling and concerns regarding long-term durability under aggressive driving conditions.
Owners rate it 8.8 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
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
74%By road tests
65.2%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 7 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Sava Intensa HP2 is widely regarded as a high-value budget tire that offers impressive comfort and dry-weather performance for defensive drivers. While many users praise its quiet ride and excellent price-to-performance ratio, some report inconsistent wet-weather handling and concerns regarding long-term durability under aggressive driving conditions.
Pros
- Excellent price-to-performance ratio
- High levels of ride comfort and low cabin noise
- Strong dry-weather traction once the tire reaches operating temperature
- Reliable performance for daily commuting and defensive driving styles
Cons
- Inconsistent wet-weather grip and braking performance
- Potential for premature tread degradation or structural issues under aggressive use
- Handling characteristics may feel unrefined compared to premium tire segments
Worth knowing
- Users noted that the tire is well-suited for daily commuting on varied road surfaces, including hilly country terrain.
- The tire appears to be sensitive to driving style, with aggressive usage leading to reports of premature wear or structural breakdown.
3 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2023 ADAC Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
18th of 50
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 27th of 50 | |
| Dry Braking | 20th of 50 | |
| Straight Aqua | 19th of 50 | |
| Value | 27th of 50 | |
| Wear | 24th of 50 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 12th of 50 | |
| Abrasion | 34th of 50 | |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | 30th of 50 |
2022 ADAC 16" SUV Summer tire Test · 215/60 R16
12th of 18
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2021 53 Summer tire Braking Test · 205/55 R16
22nd of 53
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 23rd of 53 | |
| Dry Braking | 17th of 53 |