Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs Sava Intensa UHP 2: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport and Sava Intensa UHP 2 appear in 42 tests, 1 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Bridgestone Potenza Sport performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 29 tests.
How the Sava Intensa UHP 2 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 13 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Bridgestone Potenza Sport is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Sava Intensa UHP 2 making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Bridgestone Potenza Sport if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prefer the Sava Intensa UHP 2's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Bridgestone Potenza Sport | Sava Intensa UHP 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 29 | 13 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.8 | 13.2 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2026 |
| Tire Lab Score | 88.1 | 86 |
Tire Lab Score
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
Sava Intensa UHP 2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Bridgestone Potenza Sport | Sava Intensa UHP 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.7 181613 | Avg rank 14.6 2 | Bridgestone Potenza Sport |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 3.6 17127 | Avg rank 12.2 | Bridgestone Potenza Sport |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 8.0 | No data | Bridgestone Potenza Sport |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.0 1038 | Avg rank 8.4 21 | Bridgestone Potenza Sport |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 6.0 1 | Avg rank 9.7 | Bridgestone Potenza Sport |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 2.2 1457 | Avg rank 13.4 | Bridgestone Potenza Sport |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs Sava Intensa UHP 2
The Bridgestone Potenza Sport wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 14.6 for the Sava Intensa UHP 2.
☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs Sava Intensa UHP 2
The Bridgestone Potenza Sport wins this category with an average rank of 3.6, compared to 12.2 for the Sava Intensa UHP 2.
❄️ Snow: Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs Sava Intensa UHP 2
The Bridgestone Potenza Sport wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to no data for the Sava Intensa UHP 2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs Sava Intensa UHP 2
The Bridgestone Potenza Sport wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 8.4 for the Sava Intensa UHP 2.
📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs Sava Intensa UHP 2
The Bridgestone Potenza Sport wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 9.7 for the Sava Intensa UHP 2.
🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs Sava Intensa UHP 2
The Bridgestone Potenza Sport wins this category with an average rank of 2.2, compared to 13.4 for the Sava Intensa UHP 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Potenza Sport or Sava Intensa UHP 2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport ranks higher on average than the Sava Intensa UHP 2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Bridgestone Potenza Sport averages a better dry-braking rank than the Sava Intensa UHP 2 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport ranks better than the Sava Intensa UHP 2.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport shows better mileage performance than the Sava Intensa UHP 2.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Bridgestone Potenza Sport appears in 29 independent tests, Sava Intensa UHP 2 in 13, with 1 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →