Comparison: Sava Intensa UHP 2 vs. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 vs. Maxxis Victra Sport 5 vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71

Starting with the Sava Intensa UHP 2 - an upgraded version of the previous model, Sava Intensa UHP. Our experts rate this tyre a respectable 73%. This budget-friendly tyre impresses in tests for cross aquaplaning and price/value. However, noted weaknesses in the Autobild tests are its understeering wet and dry handling and mediocre aquaplaning reserve. As a result, the Sava Intensa UHP 2 ranks 17th in a comparison of 53 tyres.

Moving on to the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127, a tyre that stands out in the UUHP (Ultra Ultra High Performance) category and gets an impressive overall rating of 81% from our experts. Hailing from South Korea, this tyre is standard equipment on high-end vehicles such as the Audi Q8, Audi SQ8, Porsche Cayenne, and BMW X3. This tyre performed extremely well in the dry and wet braking tests and landed a top 3 position in the Autobild test. However, subpar mileage led to some points deduction.

From a head-to-head point of view, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 performs better overall. Its strong showing in the dry and wet braking tests is commendable. Yet, the Sava Intensa UHP 2 holds its ground on cross aquaplaning performance and economic efficiency, ranking 6th in a 16 tyre test by ADAC.

In conclusion, although both tyres show strengths in certain areas, Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 offers a better-rounded performance in terms of both wet and dry braking, hence confirming its place in Ultra Ultra High Performance category. Nevertheless, the Sava Intensa UHP 2 remains a competent choice considering its economic efficiency, highlighting the trade-offs buyers need to consider when choosing a tyre.