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Comparison: Nexen N blue HD Plus vs. Sava Intensa HP vs. Michelin e.Primacy vs. Bridgestone Turanza T005

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Made in Korea, the Nexen N blue HD plus has not been replaced by a newer model yet.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
Michelin
e.Primacy
Bridgestone
Turanza T005
Number of tests
10
4
4
33
Best position
#1
#8
#3
#1
Average position
13.6
13.5
12.0
4.1
Latest test
2021
2018
2025
2025
Available sizes
430
59
111
658

Wet

Wet
Nexen N blue HD Plus
63%
Sava Intensa HP
72%
Michelin e.Primacy
61%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
82%
Wet braking
Nexen N blue HD Plus
65%
Sava Intensa HP
88%
Michelin e.Primacy
62%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
78%
Wet handling
Nexen N blue HD Plus
54%
Sava Intensa HP
57%
Michelin e.Primacy
52%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
87%
Aquaplaning - cross
Nexen N blue HD Plus
78%
Sava Intensa HP
72%
Michelin e.Primacy
65%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
73%
Wet side guide
Nexen N blue HD Plus
56%
Michelin e.Primacy
78%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
84%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Nexen N blue HD Plus
62%
Sava Intensa HP
72%
Michelin e.Primacy
65%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
78%

Dry

Dry
Nexen N blue HD Plus
69%
Sava Intensa HP
76%
Michelin e.Primacy
74%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
83%
Dry handling
Nexen N blue HD Plus
74%
Michelin e.Primacy
80%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
87%
Dry braking
Nexen N blue HD Plus
72%
Michelin e.Primacy
63%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
87%
Dry lane changing
Nexen N blue HD Plus
67%
Michelin e.Primacy
93%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
84%
Dry steering response
Nexen N blue HD Plus
56%
Michelin e.Primacy
85%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
82%

Comfort

Comfort
Nexen N blue HD Plus
77%
Sava Intensa HP
72%
Michelin e.Primacy
62%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
76%
Exterior noise
Nexen N blue HD Plus
75%
Sava Intensa HP
64%
Michelin e.Primacy
70%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
62%
Interior noise
Nexen N blue HD Plus
78%
Sava Intensa HP
77%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
83%
Comfort
Nexen N blue HD Plus
91%
Michelin e.Primacy
70%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
66%

Costs

Costs
Nexen N blue HD Plus
57%
Sava Intensa HP
81%
Michelin e.Primacy
81%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
81%
Rolling resistance
Nexen N blue HD Plus
56%
Michelin e.Primacy
67%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
93%
Price/value
Nexen N blue HD Plus
73%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
53%
Mileage
Nexen N blue HD Plus
53%
Sava Intensa HP
80%
Michelin e.Primacy
100%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
69%

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