Sava Eskimo HP2 review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Better than 61% of the winter tires we score.
Owners 73 · 36 reviews analysed Road tests 68 · 11 tests
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Sava Eskimo HP2 has a Relative Score of 70 out of 100 among winter tires. In 16 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 0 times and in the top three 0 times. Testers rate it best for snow (86) and weakest for noise (20). 36 owner reviews rate it 73 out of 100. 86% would buy it again.
Projected tread life in 4 wear tests: about 43,000 km (27,000 miles) on average, newest 2023.
- Strength: Snow 86 — 3rd of 30 (2019 Winter tire Test Market Overview), 2nd of 15 (2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter tire Test)
- Weak point: Dry 54 — 20th of 20 (2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch tire Test), 15th of 15 (2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter tire Test)
- Weak point: Noise 20 — 20th of 20 (2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch tire Test), 15th of 15 (2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter tire Test)
Sava is Goodyear's budget brand, made in Germany, Poland and Serbia.
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
73/100From 36 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
68/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 36 owner reviews found online.
The Sava Eskimo HP2 is widely regarded by users as an exceptional value winter tire that punches well above its price class, particularly offering outstanding grip and traction in snow and ice conditions. While most drivers praise its dependable performance in cold weather and impressive longevity, some note drawbacks such as reduced steering feedback, occasional wallowy handling on dry roads, and varying reports regarding noise levels.
Pros
- Exceptional grip and traction in deep snow, ice, and winter conditions
- Outstanding value for money, often outperforming pricier competitor tires
- Good overall wear resistance and long-term durability across multiple seasons
- Predictable and reliable performance on wet and dry surfaces under normal driving
Cons
- Lack of steering responsiveness and road feel, offering a somewhat 'wallowy' or soft dry handling experience
- Prone to higher noise levels or irritating humming/whistle sounds for certain users on smooth roads
- Susceptibility to aquaplaning at higher highway speeds over deeper water pools
- Soft sidewalls can cause noticeable bending or rolling sensations in tight dry corners
Worth knowing
- Users driving heavier front-end vehicles (such as a V6 automatic or a Seat Altea XL) noted strong uphill snow traction, though some mentioned a slight compromise in agility.
- Drivers pairing these tires with all-wheel-drive systems (like Audi Quattro) reported unstoppable performance in heavy snow and winter conditions.
16 published test appearances (11 in the score)
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
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 Aquaplaning | 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 Aquaplaning | 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 Aquaplaning | 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 47
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 22nd of 47 | |
| Snow Braking | 3rd of 47 |
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 Aquaplaning | 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
Sava Eskimo HP2 specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| EU label: wet grip | C in 70% of sizes |
| EU label: energy | C in 78% of sizes |
| EU label: external noise | 71–72 dB |
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