Comparison: Sava Intensa UHP 2 vs. Uniroyal RainSport 5 vs. Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

Sava Intensa UHP 2 vs Uniroyal RainSport 5 — comparison and test summary

This comparison looks at the Sava Intensa UHP 2 and the Uniroyal RainSport 5, two summer tyres aimed at performance and safety. Below you’ll find a concise summary of test results, strengths and weaknesses, and a clear verdict to help you choose based on real test data.

Quick facts: our aggregated ratings: Uniroyal 65% vs Sava 63%. Neither model is listed as replaced by a newer generation. The Sava follows the earlier Sava Intensa UHP.

What the tests say — highlights

• Autobild (comparative test): Sava Intensa UHP 2 finished much higher in the field (position 15 of 51) than the Uniroyal RainSport 5 (position 36 of 51), indicating stronger overall balance in that specific test.


• Uniroyal strengths: repeatedly noted for outstanding aquaplaning resistance — top marks in both longitudinal and cross aquaplaning checks. This makes the RainSport 5 a clear choice for drivers prioritising wet-weather safety.


• Sava strengths & weaknesses: across Autobild 2021 and 2023 summaries the Intensa UHP 2 is praised for short dry and wet braking, low rolling resistance, stable dry handling, good comfort and attractive price. Early notes flagged some understeer in wet/dry handling and only moderate aquaplaning reserve, but later testing (2023) records improved aquaplaning safety reserves. A consistent downside is limited tread life.

Detailed strengths and weaknesses

Uniroyal RainSport 5 — Strengths: class-leading aquaplaning performance (longitudinal and cross) and excellent wet handling stability. The slightly higher aggregated rating reflects its wet-weather focus and technical tuning for safety in heavy rain. Weaknesses: in the Autobild comparative it placed much lower overall, indicating compromises elsewhere (price, dry performance, comfort or wear) compared with competitors in that particular lineup.

Head-to-head verdict

• If your primary concern is wet-weather safety and maximum aquaplaning resistance, the Uniroyal RainSport 5 is the stronger pick.


• If you want a balanced, good-value summer tyre with strong dry performance, low rolling resistance and better relative placement in Autobild tests, the Sava Intensa UHP 2 is likely the better choice.

Manufacturer pages: Sava — Sava official; Uniroyal — Uniroyal official.

Bottom line: Uniroyal wins on wet/aquaplaning safety; Sava wins as a well-rounded, value-focused summer tyre with especially good dry braking and low rolling resistance. Choose based on whether wet performance or overall balance and cost per kilometre matter more to you.