Michelin Pilot Sport 4 vs Sava Intensa UHP 2

    2026 test data · 35 independent tests · 4 head-to-head

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    Michelin Pilot Sport 4 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 Michelin Pilot Sport 4 and Sava Intensa UHP 2 appear in 35 tests, 4 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 Michelin Pilot Sport 4 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 94/100, based on 22 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 Michelin Pilot Sport 4 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?

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise noise / comfort
    • You prefer the Sava Intensa UHP 2's brand, sizing or price

    Test profile

    MetricMichelin Pilot Sport 4Sava Intensa UHP 2
    SegmentUHPUHP
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used2213
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank4.913.2
    Latest test20222026
    Tire Lab Score9486

    Tire Lab Score

    94
    Excellent · Summer
    86
    Very Good · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryMichelin Pilot Sport 4Sava Intensa UHP 2Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 4.4
    1364
    Avg rank 14.6
    2
    Michelin Pilot Sport 4
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 3.8
    1365
    Avg rank 12.2
    Michelin Pilot Sport 4
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 5.6
    46
    Avg rank 8.4
    21
    Michelin Pilot Sport 4
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 3.7
    1
    Avg rank 9.7
    Michelin Pilot Sport 4
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 7.1
    11
    Avg rank 13.4
    Michelin Pilot Sport 4

    Tests used in this comparison

    💧 Wet: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 vs Sava Intensa UHP 2

    The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 wins this category with an average rank of 4.4, compared to 14.6 for the Sava Intensa UHP 2.

    ☀️ Dry: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 vs Sava Intensa UHP 2

    The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 wins this category with an average rank of 3.8, compared to 12.2 for the Sava Intensa UHP 2.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 vs Sava Intensa UHP 2

    The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to 8.4 for the Sava Intensa UHP 2.

    📏 Mileage: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 vs Sava Intensa UHP 2

    The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 wins this category with an average rank of 3.7, compared to 9.7 for the Sava Intensa UHP 2.

    🔋 Efficiency: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 vs Sava Intensa UHP 2

    The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 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, Michelin Pilot Sport 4 or Sava Intensa UHP 2?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 ranks higher on average than the Sava Intensa UHP 2.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 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 Michelin Pilot Sport 4 ranks better than the Sava Intensa UHP 2.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 shows better mileage performance than the Sava Intensa UHP 2.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Michelin Pilot Sport 4 appears in 22 independent tests, Sava Intensa UHP 2 in 13, with 4 head-to-head tests where both were measured.

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