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Summer tire Summer Ultra High Performance tires Updated May 2026

Sava intensa uhp review

The Sava Intensa UHP is widely regarded as a high-value budget summer tire that offers impressive comfort and dry-road performance. While many users praise its longevity and price-to-performance ratio, opinions are polarized regarding its wet-weather capabilities and noise levels as the tread wears down.

Relative score
76/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
75/100
16 reviews
Sava intensa uhp
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

75%
Would buy again 70%
Dry
Overall dry
82%
Corner stability
71%
Dry traction
83%
Steering response
79%
Wet
Overall wet
73%
Wet traction
74%
Comfort
Overall comfort
76%
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
77%
Handling
Overall handling
71%
From owners

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 16 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.

The Sava Intensa UHP is widely regarded as a high-value budget summer tire that offers impressive comfort and dry-road performance. While many users praise its longevity and price-to-performance ratio, opinions are polarized regarding its wet-weather capabilities and noise levels as the tread wears down.

Pros

  • Excellent value for money compared to premium brands
  • Strong dry-road grip and handling
  • High levels of ride comfort and low noise when new
  • Good tread life and durability

Cons

  • Increased road noise as the tire ages
  • Inconsistent wet-weather performance
  • Potential for traction loss under heavy acceleration
  • Steering feedback can feel sluggish or less sharp

Worth knowing

  • Users with higher-torque FWD vehicles reported significant traction issues during acceleration.
  • Drivers of mid-sized sedans like the Volvo S60 and Saab 9-3 noted a marked improvement in ride comfort and noise reduction compared to previous premium tires.
  • Some users noted that the tire's performance characteristics change noticeably once the tread depth reaches the halfway point.