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225/45 R19 - Best summer tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews

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Nokian Powerproof 2
Nokian

Powerproof 2

8.4
£128
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Best tyres in tests (2026)

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Continental PremiumContact 7
ContinentalPremium
PremiumContact 7
NETZWELT'26#1AUTOZEITUNG'26#1REIFENTESTER'26#1
9.8
Price from£165
Expert summary
Continental did it again with the PremiumContact 7. It’s an incredibly well balanced tire with just the right wet and dry grip and above average mileage. Since it’s launch in 2023 it got nothing but the best results in the tests, the only downside being it’s premium price.
Recommended
#2
2026
theTire Lab.comRecommended#2 Summer tires 2026
Performance
Wet side guide
100%
Wet safety
100%
Safety
100%
+16
Rolling resistance
53%
Exterior noise
41%
Cost per warranted mile
13%
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Price variants (1)
225/45 R19 96 Y
A C 72dB
£165
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£165
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2
Dunlop Blue Response TG
DunlopPremium
Blue Response TG
AUTOMOTORSPORT'26#1
9.8
Price from£170
Expert summary
The Dunlop Blue Response TG is a new summer touring tyre from Dunlop, designed as the successor to the long-running Dunlop Sport BluResponse. Positioned in the mid-range segment, it targets drivers looking for a balanced combination of wet and dry performance with good fuel efficiency. The tyre made an impressive debut by winning the AMS 2026 summer tyre test in the 195/55 R16 size. In the AMS test, the Blue Response TG achieved outstanding scores across the board: 9.7/10 for dry performance and an exceptional 9.9/10 for wet performance, demonstrating Dunlop's focus on safety in all conditions. The tyre also scored well for environmental characteristics with a 7.2/10 rating, reflecting improvements in rolling resistance and noise levels compared to its predecessor. Currently available in 195/55 R16 and 205/55 R16 sizes with a V speed rating (up to 240 km/h), the Blue Response TG is expected to expand its size range as production ramps up. The TG designation signals a new generation in Dunlop's touring-focused Blue Response lineup.
Recommended
#3
2026
theTire Lab.comRecommended#3 Summer tires 2026
Performance
Wet braking
100%
Wet side guide
100%
Wet handling - objective
100%
+8
Dry steering response
86%
Comfort
86%
Rolling resistance
14%
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Price variants (1)
225/45 R19 96 W £170
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3
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
PirelliPremium
Cinturato (C3)
AVD'26#1TYREREVIEWS'26#1ADAC'26#2
9.5
Price from£152
Expert summary
When safety meets sportiness, you get the Pirelli Cinturato C3. It posted the best dry braking distance in test and backs it up with excellent wet grip and handling. Low rolling resistance adds efficiency to the mix, though noise levels and aquaplaning in standing water are only average.
Recommended
#9
2026
theTire Lab.comRecommended#9 Summer tires 2026
Performance
Dry braking
93%
Dry handling - objective
91%
Wet braking
91%
+9
Interior noise
43%
Cost per warranted mile
37%
Exterior noise
12%
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Price variants (1)
225/45 R19 96 Y XL
A C 71dB
£152
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£152
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Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
MichelinPremium
Pilot Sport 4 S
TYREREVIEWS'26#1ACE'26#1SPORTSCARS'26#5
9.5
Price from£195
Expert summary
Pilot Sport 4S is the sportier version of the Pilot Sports and the most sporty one that still cares about the wet performance, which is it's strong suite. It's usually expensive, but also a guarantee of a great performance tyre.
Recommended
#8
2026
theTire Lab.comRecommended#8 Summer tires 2026
Performance
Wet side guide
100%
Dry handling
92%
Dry steering response
85%
+10
Exterior noise
47%
Wet handling - objective
40%
Interior noise
14%
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Price variants (1)
225/45 R19 96 Y
A C 71dB
£195
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£195
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£209
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5
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
GoodyearPremium
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
AUTOZEITUNG'26#2AUTOBILD'26#2SPORTAUTO'26#2
9.4
Price from£157
Expert summary
The Asymmetric 6 is the latest addition in the Eagle F1 range, offering great compromise between every day comfort and sporty driving. While it has dynamic steering response, it’s also very good on wet and has a low rolling resistance. Definitely recommended!
Recommended
#10
2026
theTire Lab.comRecommended#10 Summer tires 2026
Performance
Dry steering response
100%
Mileage
100%
Wet side guide
100%
+21
Sand traction
51%
Mud traction
50%
Interior noise
23%
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Price variants (3)
225/45 R19 92 T mfs
A C 69dB
£157
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£157
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225/45 R19 96 W XL
A C 69dB
£159
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£159
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£172
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225/45 R19 96 W mfs XL *
A A 70dB
£166
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6
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
BridgestonePremium
Potenza Sport Evo
SPORTAUTO'26#1TYREREVIEWS'26#2SPORTSCARS'26#2
9.3
Price from£156
Expert summary
The Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo is the successor to the multi-award-winning Potenza Sport, featuring ENLITEN Technology for enhanced performance. It delivers 5% shorter wet braking, 2% shorter dry braking, and 15% greater mileage compared to its predecessor, while achieving EU label A-grade wet grip.
Recommended
#13
2026
theTire Lab.comRecommended#13 Summer tires 2026
Performance
Handling on gravel
100%
Wet circle cornering
96%
Dry lane changing
95%
+14
Sand traction
38%
Exterior noise
35%
Cost per warranted mile
11%
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Price variants (1)
225/45 R19 96 Y
A C 72dB
£156
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£156
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£157
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7
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
MichelinPremium
Pilot Sport 5
TOPTIREREVIEW'26#1AUTOVIEW'26#2TYREREVIEWS'26#2
8.8
Price from£171
Expert summary
The Pilot Sport range from Michelin is now almost legendary, with the Cup variants being the fastest road legal tyres available. But the ‚ordinary‘ Pilot Sport 5 not as spory as it’s name suggest - it’s incredibly well balanced, with the priority being low rolling resistance and high mileage over sporty handling. It’s still a Michelin tire, so higher price is to be expected.
Performance
Wear
100%
Mileage
97%
Dry steering response
88%
+15
Dry handling - objective
50%
Cost per warranted mile
37%
Exterior noise
33%
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Price variants (1)
225/45 R19 96 Y mfs XL
A C 72dB
£171
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£171
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£192
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8
Bridgestone Turanza T005
BridgestonePremium
Turanza T005
MOTOR'25#4SPORTAUTO'24#3AUTOKLUBCR'23#3
8.8
Price from£171
Expert summary
The Turanza T005 was introduced in 2018, but still stands as a great tyre, offered in incredible 350 different sizes. It’s universal also in it’s properties - it’s a balanced mix of wet and dry performance with above-average rolling resistance.
Performance
Rolling resistance
95%
Dry driving behavior
84%
Wet handling - objective
83%
+21
Price/value
29%
Exterior noise
25%
Grass traction
11%
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Price variants (3)
225/45 R19 92 W
C C 69dB
£179
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£179
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225/45 R19 96 W £218
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£218
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225/45 R19 96 W XL
A A 69dB
£171
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£171
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9
Kumho Ecsta PS71
KumhoUpper-middle
Ecsta PS71
AUTOBILD'25#4AUTOBILD'25#6ADAC'25#13
8.6
Price from£164
Expert summary
The Kumho Ecsta PS71 has been around for a while and keeps showing up well in tests. Strong aquaplaning resistance, short braking distances, and balanced handling across conditions make it a dependable choice. Comfort and noise are where it compromises.
Performance
Aquaplaning - longitudal
91%
Sand traction
90%
Aquaplaning - cross
87%
+17
Dry driving behavior
28%
Exterior noise
27%
Interior noise
23%
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Price variants (2)
225/45 R19 96 Y £164
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10
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
BridgestonePremium
Potenza Sport
TOPTIREREVIEW'26#6REIFENTESTER'25#1AUTOBILD'25#1
8.5
Price from£145
Expert summary
We really like the new Potenza Sport, as it’s more sporty and dynamic than the usual tyre in this category, but still perfectly usable and safe for everyday driving, which makes it unique. It’s rolling resistance, mileage and overall comfort are also on a good level, except for a slighty higher noise.
Performance
Mud traction
100%
Handling on gravel
100%
Wet safety
100%
+20
Exterior noise
30%
Rolling resistance
21%
Wear
0%
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Price variants (3)
225/45 R19 92 W (+)
A C 70dB
£145
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£145
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£167
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225/45 R19 96 Y
A C 72dB
£182
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£182
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£186
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11
Giti GitiSport S2+
GitiBudget
GitiSport S2+
TOPTIREREVIEW'26#2AUTOBILD'26#4AUTOBILD'26#5
8.5
Expert summary
We really like when a budget tyre surprises the testers — it is always a good story, but unfortunately it happens like once in a few years. The Giti GitiSport S2+ is one of those stories. It delivered confident handling and reliable braking on both wet and dry surfaces, holding its own against more expensive rivals. Comfort and rolling resistance are where the savings show, but for the price, it is hard to complain.
Performance
Cost per warranted mile
90%
Wet handling - objective
83%
Wet handling
73%
+12
Rolling resistance
31%
Sand traction
25%
Handling on gravel
25%
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12
Firestone Roadhawk 2
FirestoneUpper-middle
Roadhawk 2
AUTOEXPRESS'26#3NETZWELT'26#3ADAC'26#4
8.3
Price from£121
Expert summary
Firestone, the affordable brand belonging to the Bridgestone group, has a fresh addition to their lineup - the Roadhawk 2. And it seems like it’s set off for success - it offers the Bridgestone’s ENLITEN technology, which makes the rolling resistance and mileage exceptional for a budget tyre and it combines it with safe behavior on wet and dry.
Performance
Interior noise
100%
Wet side guide
86%
Aquaplaning - cross
79%
+14
Dry steering response
23%
Exterior noise
10%
Mileage
0%
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Price variants (1)
225/45 R19 96 Y
A B 71dB
£121
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13
Michelin Primacy 5
MichelinPremium
Primacy 5
AUTOMOTORSPORT'26#3TYREREVIEWS'26#3AVD'26#4
8.1
Price from£175
Expert summary
The previous model was already a good, economy-focused model and the Primacy 5 is expected to take it even further with 18% better mileage. But Michelin said also the wet performance is improved, which is something we are looking forward to see in the tests.
Performance
Rolling resistance
95%
Mileage
86%
Dry steering response
86%
+11
Dry lane changing
43%
Dry braking
35%
Wet side guide
29%
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Price variants (1)
225/45 R19 96 W XL
A B 70dB
£175
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£175
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Bridgestone Turanza 6
BridgestonePremium
Turanza 6
TYREREVIEWS'26#4REIFENTESTER'26#5MOTOR'26#5
8.1
Price from£154
Expert summary
The Turanza 6 is quite a new addition to Bridgestone’s lineup, being introduced in 2023. Featuring the new ENLITEN technology, it should be lighter and have positive effect on fuel efficiency. In the tests, the efficiency is confirmed alongside with higher mileage. That being said, it somehow lacks the performance of other premium tyres, so we would recommend it only when the price is lower.
Performance
Interior noise
93%
Gravel traction
93%
Rolling resistance
89%
+20
Price/value
26%
Grass traction
26%
Safety
13%
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Price variants (2)
225/45 R19 92 T (+)
A A 71dB
£161
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£161
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225/45 R19 96 W
A B 70dB
£154
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£154
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£163
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15
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
MaxxisBudget
Victra Sport 5
REIFENTESTER'25#4AUTOBILD'25#10AUTOBILD'25#12
8.1
Price from£126
Expert summary
A budget tyre with real wet grip — that's rare. The Maxxis Victra Sport 5 handles wet roads confidently, brakes well, and stays quiet. The delayed steering response takes getting used to, but at this price point, the overall safety package is hard to argue with.
Performance
Mud traction
100%
Handling on gravel
95%
Wet side guide
92%
+20
Rolling resistance
44%
Sand traction
33%
Fuel efficiency
20%
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Price variants (1)
225/45 R19 96 Y SUV£126
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Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
HankookPremium
Ventus S1 evo3 K127
REIFENTESTER'25#4AUTOZEITUNG'24#3AUTOBILD'23#1
8.1
Price from£108
Expert summary
Hankook Ventus tyres are designed to offer a very sporty experience for affordable price, which is also the case for evo3. It’s also safe on wet and got short braking distances, the only drawback being lower mileage.
Performance
Fuel efficiency
87%
Wet safety
75%
Wet braking
75%
+17
Aquaplaning - cross
24%
Dry handling - objective
11%
Dry steering response
11%
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Price variants (3)
225/45 R19 96 Y
A C 72dB
£108
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£108
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£145
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225/45 R19 96 W NI
B A 71dB
£139
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£139
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£147
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Falken Azenis FK520
FalkenUpper-middle
Azenis FK520
SPORTAUTO'26#3ACE'26#4AUTOBILD'26#8
8.0
Price from£126
Expert summary
One of the cheaper tyres that can be recommended as it hasn't failed a single test and is often rated as a economical choice. It's surprisingly quiet, so if you are looking for a good and comfortable tyre, Azenis FK520 could be a tyre for you.
Performance
Price/value
95%
Cost per warranted mile
90%
Exterior noise
84%
+19
Gravel traction
35%
Wet handling
32%
Interior noise
17%
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225/45 R19 96 Y £126
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£126
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£178
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225/45 R19 96 W XL runflat NBLK£165
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225/45 R19 tyre test

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Best tyres in your size

Dry

1. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
91%
2. Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
83%
3. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
83%
4. Hankook Ventus Evo
82%
5. Nokian Hakka Black 3
82%
6. Yokohama Advan Sport V107
81%
7. Bridgestone Potenza Sport
81%
8. Continental PremiumContact 7
80%
9. Michelin Pilot Sport 5
79%
10. Hankook Ventus Prime 4
79%
11. Bridgestone Turanza T005
78%
12. Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
77%
13. Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
74%
14. Toyo Proxes Sport 2
72%
15. Toyo Proxes Comfort
72%

Wet

1. Hankook Ventus Evo
83%
2. Uniroyal RainSport 5
81%
3. Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
81%
4. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
78%
5. Continental PremiumContact 7
78%
6. Bridgestone Potenza Sport
77%
7. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
75%
8. Michelin Pilot Sport 5
75%
9. Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
74%
10. Kumho Ecsta PS71
73%
11. Semperit Speed-Life 3
73%
12. Bridgestone Turanza T005
72%
13. Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
70%
14. Firestone Roadhawk 2
69%
15. Michelin Primacy 5
68%

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Cars with 225/45 R19 tyres

Juke 2019
Juke
2019
Kadjar 2019
Kadjar
2019
X2 2018
X2
2018
6 2018
6
2018
Qashqai 2017
Qashqai
2017
Q60 2013
Q60
2013
Caliber 2006
Caliber
2006

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Customer reviews

1919 customer reviews for tyres in this size
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 3.9/5 (270) GoodYear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 4.1/5 (238) Bridgestone Potenza RE050A 3.3/5 (203) Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 4.2/5 (195) Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 4/5 (181) Bridgestone Turanza T005 3.4/5 (174) Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S 3.9/5 (173) Pirelli P ZERO 3.1/5 (170) Bridgestone Potenza S001 3.2/5 (161) Continental EcoContact 6 2.8/5 (154)

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Top brands in 225/45 R19

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Did you know ...?

225/45 R19 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for summer tyres - there are 28 tyre models available, which can be compared to 235/50 R19, 235/60 R16, 225/50 R18. Let's break down the sizing - 45 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 45% of the tyre width (225mm), which means the sidewall height has 101.25 mm. The wheel diameter is R19, which means it fits to a 19 inch/482.6mm diameter wheel. The total circumference of the tyre is 2152.31 mm, which is very similar to 295/30 R20(2151.99 mm), 215/65 R16(2154.82 mm), 185/75 R16(2148.54 mm), 255/35 R20(2156.7 mm), 255/40 R19(2157.02 mm), 255/45 R18(2157.33 mm), 225/50 R18(2143.19 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for summer tyres in 225/45 R19: H(210km/h), T(190km/h), V(240km/h), W(270km/h), Y(300km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 92, 96. You can find 225/45 R19 on 10 car models - mainly .

There are 13 runflat variants available.

225/45 R19 is found on 10 vehicles:

BMWBMW
X2
DodgeDodge
Caliber
InfinitiInfiniti
GQ60
MazdaMazda
6
Mercedes-BenzMercedes-Benz
C-Klasse
MitsubishiMitsubishi
ASX
NissanNissan
JukeQashqai
RenaultRenault
Kadjar

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