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    Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Sava Intensa UHP 2

    2026 test data · 43 independent tests · 11 head-to-head

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    Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 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 Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 and Sava Intensa UHP 2 appear in 43 tests, 11 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 Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 30 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 Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 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 Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 if

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise noise / comfort

    Choose Sava Intensa UHP 2 if

    • You prefer the Sava Intensa UHP 2's brand, sizing or price

    Test profile

    MetricDunlop SportMaxx RT 2Sava Intensa UHP 2
    SegmentUHPUHP
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used3013
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank8.013.2
    Latest test20262026
    Tire Lab Score86.186

    Tire Lab Score

    86.1
    Very Good · Summer
    86
    Very Good · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryDunlop SportMaxx RT 2Sava Intensa UHP 2Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 7.7
    692
    Avg rank 14.6
    2
    Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 8.0
    27
    Avg rank 12.2
    Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 7.9
    33
    Avg rank 8.4
    21
    Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 7.4
    11
    Avg rank 9.7
    Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 7.1
    3
    Avg rank 13.4
    Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 11 independent tests:

    💧 Wet: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Sava Intensa UHP 2

    The Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.7, compared to 14.6 for the Sava Intensa UHP 2.

    ☀️ Dry: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Sava Intensa UHP 2

    The Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to 12.2 for the Sava Intensa UHP 2.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Sava Intensa UHP 2

    The Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.9, compared to 8.4 for the Sava Intensa UHP 2.

    📏 Mileage: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Sava Intensa UHP 2

    The Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.4, compared to 9.7 for the Sava Intensa UHP 2.

    🔋 Efficiency: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 vs Sava Intensa UHP 2

    The Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.1, compared to 13.4 for the Sava Intensa UHP 2.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 or Sava Intensa UHP 2?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 ranks higher on average than the Sava Intensa UHP 2.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 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 Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 ranks better than the Sava Intensa UHP 2.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 shows better mileage performance than the Sava Intensa UHP 2.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 appears in 30 independent tests, Sava Intensa UHP 2 in 13, with 11 head-to-head tests where both were measured.

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