Comparison: Sava Intensa UHP 2 vs. Sumitomo HTR Z5 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Slovenia (Sava) against a tyre from a manufacturer from (Sumitomo). Sava is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Sava summer tyres are slightly better rated (64%) than Sumitomo (38%). In this particular case, the Sava Intensa UHP 2 has a better rating of 65% compared to 38% of the Sumitomo HTR Z5. The first tyre test of Sava Intensa UHP 2 was done in 2017, compared to 2023 when was the Sumitomo HTR Z5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2023 225/45 R18 test, where both the Intensa UHP 2 and the HTR Z5 were tested.