2023 SUV All Season Tire Test

All season and winter tire testing season is upon us! The first test of the season is the excellent AutoBild AllRad SUV all season tire test, which tested ten of the latest all season tires in 235/65 R17, and included a reference summer and winter tire to see what the differences are between various tire options.

Autobild conducted the test using an Audi Q3, and are the first publication to test the new Bridgestone Turanza 6 All Season! Can the new Bridgestone take on the established king, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV? Read on to find out!

Test Publication:

235/65 R17 12 tires 5 categories

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Test Size: 235/65 R17

Tires Tested: 12 tires

Test Categories:
5 categories (13 tests)

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Dry

Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV leads with a 38.1-meter distance. Reference Summer is the best overall at 36.1 meters, but among non-reference tires, Michelin stands out and also performs well in other categories like dry handling.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 SUV tops the list with an average speed of 93.5 Km/H. Reference Summer matches Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV at 93.4 Km/H, but among non-reference tires, Goodyear and Michelin are neck-and-neck, both excelling in dry conditions.

Wet

Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 excels with a 43.9-meter distance. It's a strong performer not just in dry but also in wet conditions, making it a versatile choice.

Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus leads with with an average speed of 83.7 Km/H, outperforming Reference Summer's 83 Km/H. It's a tire that handles wet conditions exceptionally well, but naturally it has no snow performance.

Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus comes close to Reference Summer's best lap time of 15.77 seconds with 15.89 seconds. It's another category where Vredestein shows its prowess in wet conditions.

Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV leads with an average float speed of 89.2 Km/H, proving its versatility in both dry and wet conditions.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 SUV is a close second to Reference Winter's 4.71 m/sec² with 4.61 m/sec². It's a tire that handles well in both wet and dry conditions.

Snow

Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 2 is the best of the all season tires, stopping at 23.5 meters, closely following the reference Winter's 22.9 meters. It's a strong performer in snowy conditions but falls short in dry handling.

Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 is a close second to the reference winter's traction ability.

The Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 is again the best of the all season tires in the snow. It's a tire that performs well across the board, from dry to snowy conditions.

Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV leads among non-reference tires with 4.52 m/sec², showing its adaptability in various conditions.

Comfort

Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 X is the quietest among non-reference tires at 72.1 dB. It's not just quiet; it also handles well in wet conditions.

Value

Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus has the lowest rolling resistance among non-reference tires at 7 kg/t. It's an eco-friendly option but performs less well in snow.

Results

1^st

Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6

235/65 R17 108V

• EU Label: C/B/70
• 3PMSF: yes

Exemplary all-season tire with impressive driving qualities under all weather conditions, very short wet braking distances

Slightly increased rolling resistance

Dry

95.4%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	3rd	39.5 M	36.1 M	+3.4 M	91.39%
Dry Handling	6th	92.9 Km/H	93.5 Km/H	-0.6 Km/H	99.36%

Wet

95.6%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	1st	43.9 M			100%
Wet Handling	5th	81.6 Km/H	83.7 Km/H	-2.1 Km/H	97.49%
Wet Circle	6th	16.24 s	15.77 s	+0.47 s	97.11%
Straight Aqua	6th	86.7 Km/H	89.2 Km/H	-2.5 Km/H	97.2%
Curved Aquaplaning	9th	4.07 m/sec2	4.71 m/sec2	-0.64 m/sec2	86.41%

Snow

97.8%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Snow Braking	3rd	24.1 M	22.9 M	+1.2 M	95.02%
Snow Traction	2nd	2964 N	3034 N	-70 N	97.69%
Snow Handling	2nd	101.5 Km/H	102.4 Km/H	-0.9 Km/H	99.12%
Snow Slalom	2nd	4.49 m/sec2	4.52 m/sec2	-0.03 m/sec2	99.34%

Comfort

97.8%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	9th	73.6 dB	72 dB	+1.6 dB	97.83%

Value

75.7%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Rolling Resistance	12th	7.77 kg / t	5.88 kg / t	+1.89 kg / t	75.68%

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Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV

235/65 R17 108W

• EU Label: B/B/71
• 3PMSF: yes

All-rounder with balanced performance, convincing winter and dry performance, very good aquaplaning reserves

High price level

Dry

97.3%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	2nd	38.1 M	36.1 M	+2 M	94.75%
Dry Handling	2nd	93.4 Km/H	93.5 Km/H	-0.1 Km/H	99.89%

Wet

97.1%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	7th	46.7 M	43.9 M	+2.8 M	94%
Wet Handling	7th	80.5 Km/H	83.7 Km/H	-3.2 Km/H	96.18%
Wet Circle	7th	16.35 s	15.77 s	+0.58 s	96.45%
Straight Aqua	1st	89.2 Km/H			100%
Curved Aquaplaning	2nd	4.66 m/sec2	4.71 m/sec2	-0.05 m/sec2	98.94%

Snow

96.7%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Snow Braking	6th	25.2 M	22.9 M	+2.3 M	90.87%
Snow Traction	3rd	2943 N	3034 N	-91 N	97%
Snow Handling	3rd	101.2 Km/H	102.4 Km/H	-1.2 Km/H	98.83%
Snow Slalom	1st	4.52 m/sec2			100%

Comfort

98.8%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	4th	72.9 dB	72 dB	+0.9 dB	98.77%

Value

86.9%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Rolling Resistance	3rd	6.77 kg / t	5.88 kg / t	+0.89 kg / t	86.85%

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Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 SUV

235/65 R17 108W

• EU Label: C/B/72
• 3PMSF: yes

Wet specialist with strong aquaplaning reserves, good handling qualities on wet and dry tracks, convincing winter qualities

Slightly extended dry braking distances

Dry

93.9%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	7th	41.1 M	36.1 M	+5 M	87.83%
Dry Handling	1st	93.5 Km/H			100%

Wet

98.3%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	3rd	44.9 M	43.9 M	+1 M	97.77%
Wet Handling	4th	82.6 Km/H	83.7 Km/H	-1.1 Km/H	98.69%
Wet Circle	4th	16.16 s	15.77 s	+0.39 s	97.59%
Straight Aqua	2nd	88.7 Km/H	89.2 Km/H	-0.5 Km/H	99.44%
Curved Aquaplaning	3rd	4.61 m/sec2	4.71 m/sec2	-0.1 m/sec2	97.88%

Snow

92.4%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Snow Braking	5th	24.7 M	22.9 M	+1.8 M	92.71%
Snow Traction	6th	2742 N	3034 N	-292 N	90.38%
Snow Handling	5th	98.9 Km/H	102.4 Km/H	-3.5 Km/H	96.58%
Snow Slalom	5th	4.06 m/sec2	4.52 m/sec2	-0.46 m/sec2	89.82%

Comfort

98.2%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	6th	73.3 dB	72 dB	+1.3 dB	98.23%

Value

77.5%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Rolling Resistance	11th	7.59 kg / t	5.88 kg / t	+1.71 kg / t	77.47%

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Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 X

235/65 R17 108V

• EU Label: C/B/72
• 3PMSF: yes

Proven all-season profile with balanced high performance, dynamic wet and snow handling, favorable price

Slightly extended dry braking distances

Dry

93.8%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	6th	40.8 M	36.1 M	+4.7 M	88.48%
Dry Handling	7th	92.6 Km/H	93.5 Km/H	-0.9 Km/H	99.04%

Wet

95.3%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	4th	45.4 M	43.9 M	+1.5 M	96.7%
Wet Handling	3rd	82.9 Km/H	83.7 Km/H	-0.8 Km/H	99.04%
Wet Circle	3rd	16.04 s	15.77 s	+0.27 s	98.32%
Straight Aqua	9th	83.8 Km/H	89.2 Km/H	-5.4 Km/H	93.95%
Curved Aquaplaning	7th	4.17 m/sec2	4.71 m/sec2	-0.54 m/sec2	88.54%

Snow

94.1%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Snow Braking	4th	24.6 M	22.9 M	+1.7 M	93.09%
Snow Traction	5th	2839 N	3034 N	-195 N	93.57%
Snow Handling	4th	100 Km/H	102.4 Km/H	-2.4 Km/H	97.66%
Snow Slalom	4th	4.17 m/sec2	4.52 m/sec2	-0.35 m/sec2	92.26%

Comfort

99.9%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	2nd	72.1 dB	72 dB	+0.1 dB	99.86%

Value

85.7%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Rolling Resistance	4th	6.86 kg / t	5.88 kg / t	+0.98 kg / t	85.71%

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Vredestein Quatrac Pro+

235/65 R17 108W

• EU Label: C/B/72
• 3PMSF: yes

Dynamic handling with precise lateral guidance on wet tracks, fuel-saving rolling resistance

Moderate traction on snow, average aquaplaning qualities

Dry

93.7%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	7th	41.1 M	36.1 M	+5 M	87.83%
Dry Handling	5th	93 Km/H	93.5 Km/H	-0.5 Km/H	99.47%

Wet

92.4%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	5th	46.1 M	43.9 M	+2.2 M	95.23%
Wet Handling	1st	83.7 Km/H			100%
Wet Circle	2nd	15.89 s	15.77 s	+0.12 s	99.24%
Straight Aqua	11th	80.5 Km/H	89.2 Km/H	-8.7 Km/H	90.25%
Curved Aquaplaning	11th	3.63 m/sec2	4.71 m/sec2	-1.08 m/sec2	77.07%

Snow

88.8%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Snow Braking	9th	26.1 M	22.9 M	+3.2 M	87.74%
Snow Traction	9th	2593 N	3034 N	-441 N	85.46%
Snow Handling	6th	98.1 Km/H	102.4 Km/H	-4.3 Km/H	95.8%
Snow Slalom	7th	3.9 m/sec2	4.52 m/sec2	-0.62 m/sec2	86.28%

Comfort

98.1%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	7th	73.4 dB	72 dB	+1.4 dB	98.09%

Value

84%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Rolling Resistance	5th	7 kg / t	5.88 kg / t	+1.12 kg / t	84%

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Falken Euroall Season AS220 Pro

235/65 R17 108V

• EU Label: C/B/71
• 3PMSF: yes

Balanced driving behavior on wet and dry tracks, favorable price

Only satisfactory driving characteristics on ice and snow, moderate aquaplaning safety reserves

Dry

94.7%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	4th	40.3 M	36.1 M	+4.2 M	89.58%
Dry Handling	4th	93.3 Km/H	93.5 Km/H	-0.2 Km/H	99.79%

Wet

92.8%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	6th	46.5 M	43.9 M	+2.6 M	94.41%
Wet Handling	6th	81.3 Km/H	83.7 Km/H	-2.4 Km/H	97.13%
Wet Circle	5th	16.2 s	15.77 s	+0.43 s	97.35%
Straight Aqua	10th	81.8 Km/H	89.2 Km/H	-7.4 Km/H	91.7%
Curved Aquaplaning	10th	3.92 m/sec2	4.71 m/sec2	-0.79 m/sec2	83.23%

Snow

86.4%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Snow Braking	11th	27.3 M	22.9 M	+4.4 M	83.88%
Snow Traction	8th	2635 N	3034 N	-399 N	86.85%
Snow Handling	9th	95.6 Km/H	102.4 Km/H	-6.8 Km/H	93.36%
Snow Slalom	10th	3.69 m/sec2	4.52 m/sec2	-0.83 m/sec2	81.64%

Comfort

97.3%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	10th	74 dB	72 dB	+2 dB	97.3%

Value

80.2%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Rolling Resistance	8th	7.33 kg / t	5.88 kg / t	+1.45 kg / t	80.22%

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Toyo Celsius AS2

235/65 R17 108W

• EU Label: C/B/71
• 3PMSF: yes

Good aquaplaning qualities, short dry braking distances, favorable price level

Understeering handling on snow and dry tracks, moderate snow traction, limited comfort

Dry

94.1%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	4th	40.3 M	36.1 M	+4.2 M	89.58%
Dry Handling	9th	92.2 Km/H	93.5 Km/H	-1.3 Km/H	98.61%

Wet

93.9%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	9th	49.3 M	43.9 M	+5.4 M	89.05%
Wet Handling	9th	80 Km/H	83.7 Km/H	-3.7 Km/H	95.58%
Wet Circle	8th	16.42 s	15.77 s	+0.65 s	96.04%
Straight Aqua	6th	86.7 Km/H	89.2 Km/H	-2.5 Km/H	97.2%
Curved Aquaplaning	6th	4.32 m/sec2	4.71 m/sec2	-0.39 m/sec2	91.72%

Snow

88.1%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Snow Braking	8th	25.6 M	22.9 M	+2.7 M	89.45%
Snow Traction	10th	2458 N	3034 N	-576 N	81.02%
Snow Handling	8th	96.9 Km/H	102.4 Km/H	-5.5 Km/H	94.63%
Snow Slalom	6th	3.94 m/sec2	4.52 m/sec2	-0.58 m/sec2	87.17%

Comfort

98.1%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	7th	73.4 dB	72 dB	+1.4 dB	98.09%

Value

83.2%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Rolling Resistance	6th	7.07 kg / t	5.88 kg / t	+1.19 kg / t	83.17%

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Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 2

235/65 R17 108V

• EU Label: C/C/71
• 3PMSF: yes

Fuel-saving rolling resistance, good comfort

Limited lateral guidance and understeering driving behavior on wet and dry tracks, significantly extended dry braking distances

Dry

87.9%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	12th	46.2 M	36.1 M	+10.1 M	78.14%
Dry Handling	11th	91.3 Km/H	93.5 Km/H	-2.2 Km/H	97.65%

Wet

94.6%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	8th	48.9 M	43.9 M	+5 M	89.78%
Wet Handling	10th	79.6 Km/H	83.7 Km/H	-4.1 Km/H	95.1%
Wet Circle	11th	16.75 s	15.77 s	+0.98 s	94.15%
Straight Aqua	4th	87.6 Km/H	89.2 Km/H	-1.6 Km/H	98.21%
Curved Aquaplaning	5th	4.52 m/sec2	4.71 m/sec2	-0.19 m/sec2	95.97%

Snow

92.4%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Snow Braking	2nd	23.5 M	22.9 M	+0.6 M	97.45%
Snow Traction	4th	2865 N	3034 N	-169 N	94.43%
Snow Handling	7th	97.2 Km/H	102.4 Km/H	-5.2 Km/H	94.92%
Snow Slalom	9th	3.74 m/sec2	4.52 m/sec2	-0.78 m/sec2	82.74%

Comfort

98.4%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	5th	73.2 dB	72 dB	+1.2 dB	98.36%

Value

90.3%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Rolling Resistance	2nd	6.51 kg / t	5.88 kg / t	+0.63 kg / t	90.32%

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Imperial All Season Driver

235/65 R17 108W

• EU Label: C/B/71
• 3PMSF: yes

Quiet pass-by noise, low price

Only satisfactory driving characteristics on snow and wet tracks, significantly extended wet braking distances, low aquaplaning reserves

Dry

91.9%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	10th	42.5 M	36.1 M	+6.4 M	84.94%
Dry Handling	8th	92.4 Km/H	93.5 Km/H	-1.1 Km/H	98.82%

Wet

85.2%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	12th	54.8 M	43.9 M	+10.9 M	80.11%
Wet Handling	11th	78.8 Km/H	83.7 Km/H	-4.9 Km/H	94.15%
Wet Circle	12th	16.89 s	15.77 s	+1.12 s	93.37%
Straight Aqua	12th	78.2 Km/H	89.2 Km/H	-11 Km/H	87.67%
Curved Aquaplaning	12th	3.34 m/sec2	4.71 m/sec2	-1.37 m/sec2	70.91%

Snow

88.8%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Snow Braking	7th	25.3 M	22.9 M	+2.4 M	90.51%
Snow Traction	7th	2668 N	3034 N	-366 N	87.94%
Snow Handling	10th	94.8 Km/H	102.4 Km/H	-7.6 Km/H	92.58%
Snow Slalom	8th	3.8 m/sec2	4.52 m/sec2	-0.72 m/sec2	84.07%

Comfort

99.5%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	3rd	72.4 dB	72 dB	+0.4 dB	99.45%

Value

78%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Rolling Resistance	10th	7.54 kg / t	5.88 kg / t	+1.66 kg / t	77.98%

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Kenda Kenetica 4S SUV KR609

235/65 R17 108V

• EU Label: C/B/72
• 3PMSF: yes

Good safety reserves in aquaplaning

Strongly understeering snow handling, delayed steering response, long wet braking distances, increased pass-by noise

Dry

92.7%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	9th	41.5 M	36.1 M	+5.4 M	86.99%
Dry Handling	10th	92.1 Km/H	93.5 Km/H	-1.4 Km/H	98.5%

Wet

92.9%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	11th	54.2 M	43.9 M	+10.3 M	81%
Wet Handling	12th	78.5 Km/H	83.7 Km/H	-5.2 Km/H	93.79%
Wet Circle	10th	16.52 s	15.77 s	+0.75 s	95.46%
Straight Aqua	5th	87.1 Km/H	89.2 Km/H	-2.1 Km/H	97.65%
Curved Aquaplaning	4th	4.56 m/sec2	4.71 m/sec2	-0.15 m/sec2	96.82%

Snow

82.5%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Snow Braking	10th	26.7 M	22.9 M	+3.8 M	85.77%
Snow Traction	11th	2421 N	3034 N	-613 N	79.8%
Snow Handling	11th	94 Km/H	102.4 Km/H	-8.4 Km/H	91.8%
Snow Slalom	11th	3.28 m/sec2	4.52 m/sec2	-1.24 m/sec2	72.57%

Comfort

94.5%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	12th	76.2 dB	72 dB	+4.2 dB	94.49%

Value

81%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Rolling Resistance	7th	7.26 kg / t	5.88 kg / t	+1.38 kg / t	80.99%

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Reference Summer

235/65 R17

Dry

99.9%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	1st	36.1 M			100%
Dry Handling	2nd	93.4 Km/H	93.5 Km/H	-0.1 Km/H	99.89%

Wet

96.1%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	2nd	44.8 M	43.9 M	+0.9 M	97.99%
Wet Handling	2nd	83 Km/H	83.7 Km/H	-0.7 Km/H	99.16%
Wet Circle	1st	15.77 s			100%
Straight Aqua	8th	85.6 Km/H	89.2 Km/H	-3.6 Km/H	95.96%
Curved Aquaplaning	8th	4.12 m/sec2	4.71 m/sec2	-0.59 m/sec2	87.47%

Snow

51.1%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Snow Braking	12th	43.6 M	22.9 M	+20.7 M	52.52%
Snow Traction	12th	980 N	3034 N	-2054 N	32.3%
Snow Handling	12th	63.8 Km/H	102.4 Km/H	-38.6 Km/H	62.3%
Snow Slalom	12th	2.59 m/sec2	4.52 m/sec2	-1.93 m/sec2	57.3%

Comfort

100%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	1st	72 dB			100%

Value

100%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Rolling Resistance	1st	5.88 kg / t			100%

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Reference Winter

235/65 R17

• 3PMSF: yes

Dry

89.3%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Dry Braking	11th	44.3 M	36.1 M	+8.2 M	81.49%
Dry Handling	12th	90.8 Km/H	93.5 Km/H	-2.7 Km/H	97.11%

Wet

95.3%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Wet Braking	10th	50.9 M	43.9 M	+7 M	86.25%
Wet Handling	8th	80.3 Km/H	83.7 Km/H	-3.4 Km/H	95.94%
Wet Circle	9th	16.5 s	15.77 s	+0.73 s	95.58%
Straight Aqua	3rd	87.9 Km/H	89.2 Km/H	-1.3 Km/H	98.54%
Curved Aquaplaning	1st	4.71 m/sec2			100%

Snow

99.1%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Snow Braking	1st	22.9 M			100%
Snow Traction	1st	3034 N			100%
Snow Handling	1st	102.4 Km/H			100%
Snow Slalom	3rd	4.36 m/sec2	4.52 m/sec2	-0.16 m/sec2	96.46%

Comfort

96.5%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Noise	11th	74.6 dB	72 dB	+2.6 dB	96.51%

Value

78.8%

Test	#	Result	Best	Diff	%
Rolling Resistance	9th	7.46 kg / t	5.88 kg / t	+1.58 kg / t	78.82%

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