Comparison: Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 vs. Sava Intensa UHP 2 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Slovenia (Sava). Sava is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Hankook summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Sava (64%). In this particular case, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 has a better rating of 81% compared to 65% of the Sava Intensa UHP 2. The first tyre test of Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 was done in 2019, compared to 2017 when was the Sava Intensa UHP 2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2023 225/45 R18 test, where both the Ventus S1 evo3 K127 and the Intensa UHP 2 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 86% of Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (70%) of the Sava Intensa UHP 2 also have A wet ratings. We also know where Ventus S1 evo3 K127 is made - Korea.