Comparison: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs. Sava Intensa HP2 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Maxxis) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Slovenia (Sava). Sava is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Maxxis summer tyres are slightly better rated (67%) than Sava (64%). In this particular case, the Sava Intensa HP2 has a better rating of 63% compared to 52% of the Maxxis Premitra HP5. The first tyre test of Maxxis Premitra HP5 was done in 2017, compared to 2021 when was the Sava Intensa HP2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the Premitra HP5 and the Intensa HP2 were tested. See more mutual tests below.