Sava Eskimo HP2 review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Owners 71 · 32 reviews analysed Road tests 67 · 15 tests
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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.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
How scores work
- Relative score
- 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
- Road tests
- 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
- Owner reviews
- 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.
By owner reviews
71/100From 32 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
67/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
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What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 32 owner reviews found online.
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.
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.
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15 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
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 26th of 51 | |
| Snow Braking | 8th of 51 |
Source: Auto Bild
2024 Winter 55 tire Braking Test · 205/55 R16
23rd of 55
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 31st of 55 | |
| Snow Braking | 13th of 55 |
Source: Auto Bild
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter tire Test · 225/45 R17
14th of 15
| 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 |
Source: ADAC
2022 Winter tire Market Overview · 215/55 R17
22nd of 56
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 29th of 56 | |
| Snow Braking | 8th of 56 |
Source: Auto Bild
2022 ADAC SUV Winter tire Test - 215/60 R16 · 215/60 R16
8th of 17
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ADAC
2021 Auto Bild Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
17th of 20
| 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 |
Source: Auto Bild
2021 ADAC 17 Inch Winter tire Test · 225/50 R17
9th of 18
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ADAC
2021 Winter tire Market Overview · 205/55 R16
13th of 49
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 22nd of 49 | |
| Snow Braking | 5th of 49 |
Source: Auto Bild
2020 ADAC Winter tire Test - 205/55 R16 · 205/55 R16
9th of 15
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ADAC
2020 Winter tire Market Overview - 52 tire Braking Test · 245/45 R18
21st of 48
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 24th of 48 | |
| Snow Braking | 14th of 48 |
Source: Auto Bild
2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch tire Test · 225/45 R17
17th of 20
| 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 |
Source: Auto Bild
2019 Winter tire Test Market Overview · 225/45 R17
17th of 45
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 22nd of 45 | |
| Snow Braking | 3rd of 45 |
Source: Auto Bild
2017 50 Winter tire Shoot Out · 225/50 R17
15th of 45
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2017 Auto Bild Winter tire Test · 225/50 R17
17th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 19th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 19th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 19th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 9th of 20 | |
| Snow Braking | 3rd of 20 | |
| Snow Handling | 6th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 4th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 18th of 20 | |
| Noise | 16th of 20 | |
| Value | 2nd of 20 | |
| Wear | 4th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 1st of 20 |
Source: Auto Bild
2017 ADAC SUV Winter tire Test - 215/65 R16 · 215/65 R16
6th of 16
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ADAC
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