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Comparison: Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 vs. Sava Intensa UHP 2 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Dunlop) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Slovenia (Sava). Dunlop is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Sava is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Dunlop summer tyres are slightly better rated (76%) than Sava (64%). In this particular case, the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 has a better rating of 77% compared to 65% of the Sava Intensa UHP 2. The first tyre test of Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 was done in 2016, compared to 2017 when was the Sava Intensa UHP 2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the SP Sport MAXX RT2 and the Intensa UHP 2 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 93% of Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (70%) of the Sava Intensa UHP 2 also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Dunlop
SP Sport MAXX RT2
Sava
Intensa UHP 2
Number of tests
26
16
Best position
#2
#2
Average position
7.5
13.7
Latest test
2025
2026
Available sizes
28
76

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 58 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
96%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
97%
Dry braking
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
95%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
96%
Dry handling
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
88%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
92%
Dry handling - objective
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
100%
Dry driving behavior
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
99%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
98%
Safety
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
98%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
97%
Wet
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
95%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
94%
Aquaplaning - cross
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
93%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
98%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
97%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
94%
Wet braking
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
94%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
89%
Wet circle cornering
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
94%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
93%
Wet handling
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
94%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
88%
Wet handling - objective
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
98%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
97%
Exterior noise
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
93%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
95%
Interior noise
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
99%
Comfort
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
100%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
96%
Costs
Confidence
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
95%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
97%
Rolling resistance
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
91%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
96%
Mileage
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
94%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
94%
Price/value
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
95%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
99%
Fuel efficiency
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
98%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
98%

Performance spider chart

Tread pattern comparison

Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
Sava Intensa UHP 2
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Dimensions and prices

Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.

Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 11 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2025225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2023225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2023225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2022215/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2022215/55 R17View
ADACADAC
Summer
2021225/50 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2020245/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2019225/45 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2019225/45 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2017225/50 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2017225/50 R17View

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