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Comparison: Nexen N blue HD Plus vs. Sava Intensa HP vs. Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs. Michelin e.Primacy vs. GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2

The Nexen N blue HD plus and Sava Intensa HP are popular choices predominantly due to their reliable performance and affordable price tag. These summer tyres manufactured by Nexen and Sava respectively, are often compared for their suitability in varied conditions. However, their performances differ according to tests conducted by Autobild, ADAC, and ACE.


According to Autobild, the Nexen N blue HD plus ranked 31st out of 51 tyres, while the Sava Intensa HP achieved a higher rank of 26th. The disparities were more considerable in the ADAC test, with the Nexen Tyre taking the 13th position out of 16 tyres while the Sava tyre secured 8th place. Quite remarkably, the Nexen tyre clinched the top spot in the ACE test as opposed to the Sava tyre's 8th position.


Made in Korea, the Nexen N blue HD plus has not been replaced by a newer model yet. Meanwhile, the Sava Intensa HP was replaced by the Sava Intensa HP2.


The Nexen N blue HD plus is a durable, high-performance tyre with exceptional ride comfort. Its strengths lie in its superior traction and fuel-efficiency, with an ability to perform well on dry and damp surfaces. However, one of the drawbacks of this tyre is its somewhat average wet grip.


The Sava Intensa HP, on the other hand, is appreciated for its superior wet braking performance and good handling on both wet and dry surfaces. However, it has received some criticism for its moderate tread wear and noise level.


Overall, both tyres have their unique strengths and weaknesses. The Nexen N blue HD Plus wins in terms of comfort and dry performance, whereas the Sava Intensa HP impresses with its wet performance. The final choice would depend on the specific weather conditions and requirements of the driver.

Test Profile

Nexen
N blue HD Plus
Sava
Intensa HP
Maxxis
Premitra HP5
Michelin
e.Primacy
GoodYear
Efficientgrip Performance 2
Number of tests
10
4
31
4
3
Best position
#1
#8
#1
#3
#2
Average position
13.6
13.5
9.5
12.0
3.3
Latest test
2021
2018
2024
2025
2026
Available sizes
430
59
64
111
40

Wet

Wet
Nexen N blue HD Plus
63%
Sava Intensa HP
72%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
79%
Michelin e.Primacy
61%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
77%
Aquaplaning - cross
Nexen N blue HD Plus
78%
Sava Intensa HP
72%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
88%
Michelin e.Primacy
65%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
69%
Wet side guide
Nexen N blue HD Plus
56%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
61%
Michelin e.Primacy
78%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
100%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Nexen N blue HD Plus
62%
Sava Intensa HP
72%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
86%
Michelin e.Primacy
65%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
66%
Wet braking
Nexen N blue HD Plus
65%
Sava Intensa HP
88%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
71%
Michelin e.Primacy
62%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
78%
Wet handling
Nexen N blue HD Plus
54%
Sava Intensa HP
57%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
76%
Michelin e.Primacy
52%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
74%

Dry

Dry
Nexen N blue HD Plus
69%
Sava Intensa HP
76%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
83%
Michelin e.Primacy
74%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
75%
Dry braking
Nexen N blue HD Plus
72%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
84%
Michelin e.Primacy
63%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
77%
Dry handling
Nexen N blue HD Plus
74%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
85%
Michelin e.Primacy
80%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
77%
Dry steering response
Nexen N blue HD Plus
56%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
88%
Michelin e.Primacy
85%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
88%
Dry lane changing
Nexen N blue HD Plus
67%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
78%
Michelin e.Primacy
93%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
75%

Costs

Costs
Nexen N blue HD Plus
57%
Sava Intensa HP
81%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
59%
Michelin e.Primacy
81%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
83%
Rolling resistance
Nexen N blue HD Plus
56%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
59%
Michelin e.Primacy
67%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
72%
Mileage
Nexen N blue HD Plus
53%
Sava Intensa HP
80%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
54%
Michelin e.Primacy
100%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
99%

Comfort

Comfort
Nexen N blue HD Plus
77%
Sava Intensa HP
72%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
76%
Michelin e.Primacy
62%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
70%
Exterior noise
Nexen N blue HD Plus
75%
Sava Intensa HP
64%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
74%
Michelin e.Primacy
70%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
67%
Comfort
Nexen N blue HD Plus
91%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
70%
Michelin e.Primacy
70%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
90%
Interior noise
Nexen N blue HD Plus
78%
Sava Intensa HP
77%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
76%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
73%

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