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2019 Auto Bild 4x4 All Season Tyre Test

Joint test winnersBridgestone Weather Control A005 Michelin CrossClimate SUV

In their second SUV / 4x4 all season tyre test of 2019, Auto Bild have tested ten all season tyres in 235/65 R17, and included the usual summer and winter tyre as benchmarks.

Tyres tested
10
Tested size
235/65 R17
Disciplines
10

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10 Tyres tested

Published finishing positions, with the strengths and considerations from this test. Owner reviews cover other sizes and driving conditions.

Joint1st

Bridgestone Weather Control A005

+A solid allrounder with high grip in all conditions, precise steering and dynamic behaviour on wet surfaces, short wet and dry braking distances.

−None mentioned

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Joint1st

Michelin CrossClimate SUV

+Exemplary all Season with stunning qualities on ice and snow, dynamic and sporty behaviour on dry handling, highest safety for aquaplaning, precise steering.

−None mentioned.

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Joint3rd

Continental AllSeasonContact

+All-rounder with best winter characteristics, agile and sporty wet handling, precise steering with good feedback, very fuel-efficient.

−Slightly long dry braking.

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Joint3rd

Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 X

+Well priced with good winter qualities, high aquaplaning resistance, dynamic wet handling, low noise.

−Slightly long dry braking.

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5th

Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV

+Very balanced all season tyre, stable handling in all conditions, good comfort levels.

−Slightly long dry braking.

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6th

Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210

+High traction and short braking distances on snow, good aquaplaning resistance.

−Understeer in the wet and dry, slightly long wet braking.

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7th

Toyo Celsius

+Good snow performance.

−Average grip with understeer in the wet and dry, slow steering, high fuel use.

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8th

Kleber Citilander

+Good snow performance, good comfort.

−Average in the dry and wet, slow steering, floaty dry handling, long wet braking.

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9th

Nankang Cross Season AW 8 SUV

+Good in the snow, low price.

−Low grip in the dry and wet, very long wet braking distances, spongy wet and dry handling.

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10th

Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season

+Low noise, low price.

−Average snow and wet grip, understeer in the wet, very long wet braking distances.

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2019 Auto Bild 4x4 All Season Tyre Test · 235/65 R17

TyreBridgestone Weather Control A005Michelin CrossClimate SUVContinental AllSeasonContactHankook Kinergy 4S 2 XGoodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUVFalken EUROALL SEASON AS210Toyo CelsiusKleber CitilanderNankang Cross Season AW 8 SUVPirelli Scorpion Verde All Season
PositionJoint 1stJoint 1stJoint 3rdJoint 3rd5th6th7th8th9th10th
Category scores (% of best)
Dry98.7%100%95.1%94.9%94.8%95.4%92.3%90.7%92.4%96.3%
Wet99.4%94.7%94.5%94.2%94.2%90.3%88.8%86.8%84.6%85.4%
Snow96.3%97.2%99.9%98.8%95.1%95.8%96.4%93.2%63.2%83.1%
Comfort99%99.7%98.1%100%97.4%94.4%96.7%93.1%97.5%97%
Rolling Resistance89.3%85.7%100%77.3%79.6%76.7%72.4%80.3%89.2%72.9%
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The full test

The evidence behind the verdict

In their second SUV / 4x4 all season tyre test of 2019, Auto Bild have tested ten all season tyres in 235/65 R17, and included the usual summer and winter tyre as benchmarks.

In this test, the new Bridgestone Weather Control A005 matchs the Michelin CrossClimate SUV overall, drawing for first place. Both tyres offered an excellent balance of qualities, but it's worth noting that there was no wear testing in this test, which is where the Michelin often excels and the new A005 has struggled.

Third place was again a tie, with the Continental AllSeasonContact drawing with the new Hankook Kinergy 4S2X. Like the Michelin and Continental, both tyres performed well in nearly all categories, but had slightly longer dry braking than the best on test.

Read on below for the full data and results.

 

Dry

While the summer tyre had its usual advantage in dry braking, the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 kept the Michelin CrossClimate SUV honest, stopping 0.8 meters behind its French rival.

Dry Braking

Dry braking in meters

Lower is better ↓
Dry Braking
Position / TyreResultGap to best
RefReference Summer
35.2 m -3.40 m
38.6 m Best
39.4 m +0.80 m
41.2 m +2.60 m
41.9 m +3.30 m
42.5 m +3.90 m
42.6 m +4.00 m
42.7 m +4.10 m
44 m +5.40 m
44.7 m +6.10 m
RefReference Winter
45 m +6.40 m
45.9 m +7.30 m

The difference between best and worst was 30.4% (10.7 m ≈ 2.4 Car Lengths).

The top three remained the same during the dry handling testing, with the new Hankook matching the Bridgestone.

Dry Handling

Dry Handling Average Speed

Higher is better ↑
Dry Handling
Position / TyreResultGap to best
RefReference Summer
113.3 km/h +1.90 km/h
111.4 km/h Best
110.8 km/h -0.60 km/h
110.8 km/h -0.60 km/h
110.6 km/h -0.80 km/h
110.3 km/h -1.10 km/h
110.1 km/h -1.30 km/h
109.9 km/h -1.50 km/h
109.4 km/h -2.00 km/h
RefReference Winter
109.4 km/h -2.00 km/h
108.4 km/h -3.00 km/h
108.2 km/h -3.20 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 4.5% (5.1 Km/H).

Wet

During the wet braking testing the Bridgestone once again proved it is a class leading wet braking tyre, and was the only tyre to beat the summer tyre. Third to fifth places were covered by less than a meter.

Wet Braking

Wet braking in meters

Lower is better ↓
Wet Braking
Position / TyreResultGap to best
46.9 m Best
RefReference Summer
48.5 m +1.60 m
50.5 m +3.60 m
50.8 m +3.90 m
RefReference Winter
50.8 m +3.90 m
51.1 m +4.20 m
51.7 m +4.80 m
55.2 m +8.30 m
55.8 m +8.90 m
57.1 m +10.20 m
59.3 m +12.40 m
59.7 m +12.80 m

The difference between best and worst was 27.3% (12.8 m ≈ 2.8 Car Lengths).

The summer tyre took back the advantage during wet handling, but the Bridgestone was again the best all season tyre. Interestingly, the reference winter tyre also out performed most of the all season tyres.

Wet Handling

Wet Handling Average Speed

Higher is better ↑
Wet Handling
Position / TyreResultGap to best
RefReference Summer
73.6 km/h +1.10 km/h
72.5 km/h Best
RefReference Winter
71.1 km/h -1.40 km/h
70.3 km/h -2.20 km/h
70.3 km/h -2.20 km/h
69.9 km/h -2.60 km/h
69.7 km/h -2.80 km/h
68.9 km/h -3.60 km/h
68.8 km/h -3.70 km/h
67.1 km/h -5.40 km/h
66.3 km/h -6.20 km/h
65.8 km/h -6.70 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 10.6% (7.8 Km/H).

The Michelin CrossClimate isn't usually a strong tyre in aquaplaning testing, but in this size it seems to perform extremely well, winning straight aquaplaning.

Straight Aqua

Float Speed in Km/H

Higher is better ↑
Straight Aqua
Position / TyreResultGap to best
94.8 km/h Best
92.1 km/h -2.70 km/h
RefReference Summer
90.5 km/h -4.30 km/h
90 km/h -4.80 km/h
89.3 km/h -5.50 km/h
88.7 km/h -6.10 km/h
RefReference Winter
88.3 km/h -6.50 km/h
86.7 km/h -8.10 km/h
82.5 km/h -12.30 km/h
80.5 km/h -14.30 km/h
79.8 km/h -15.00 km/h
78.6 km/h -16.20 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 17.1% (16.2 Km/H).

Snow

The reference winter tyre was the best in the snow, and when compared to the summer tyre all the all season tyres were extremely capable.

Snow Braking

Snow braking in meters

Lower is better ↓
Snow Braking
Position / TyreResultGap to best
RefReference Winter
23.5 m -0.30 m
23.8 m Best
23.9 m +0.10 m
24.5 m +0.70 m
24.8 m +1.00 m
24.8 m +1.00 m
24.8 m +1.00 m
25.1 m +1.30 m
25.4 m +1.60 m
25.9 m +2.10 m
29.9 m +6.10 m
RefReference Summer
58.2 m +34.40 m

The difference between best and worst was 147.7% (34.7 m ≈ 7.7 Car Lengths).

The Continental AllSeasonContact won the snow handling test, with the Michelin CrossClimate unusually finishing second.

Snow Handling

Snow handling average speed

Higher is better ↑
Snow Handling
Position / TyreResultGap to best
52.5 km/h Best
51.7 km/h -0.80 km/h
51.2 km/h -1.30 km/h
50.8 km/h -1.70 km/h
50.6 km/h -1.90 km/h
RefReference Winter
50.6 km/h -1.90 km/h
50.3 km/h -2.20 km/h
50.1 km/h -2.40 km/h
50.1 km/h -2.40 km/h
49.3 km/h -3.20 km/h
RefReference Summer
33.8 km/h -18.70 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 35.6% (18.7 Km/H).

Snow traction testing continued the trend of Continental, Michelin and Hankook performing well in the snow.

Snow Traction

Pulling Force in Newtons

Higher is better ↑
Snow Traction
Position / TyreResultGap to best
RefReference Winter
3514 N +85.00 N
3429 N Best
3427 N -2.00 N
3395 N -34.00 N
3346 N -83.00 N
3339 N -90.00 N
3322 N -107.00 N
3281 N -148.00 N
3222 N -207.00 N
3212 N -217.00 N
2494 N -935.00 N
RefReference Summer
1210 N -2,219.00 N

The difference between best and worst was 65.6% (2,304 N).

Environment

The Continental had an impressive advantage in fuel usage.

Rolling Resistance

Rolling resistance in kg t

Lower is better ↓
Rolling Resistance
Position / TyreResultGap to bestExtra fuel / year
6.17 kg/t Best £0
6.91 kg/t +0.74 kg/t £53
6.92 kg/t +0.75 kg/t £54
7.2 kg/t +1.03 kg/t £74
RefReference Summer
7.38 kg/t +1.21 kg/t £86
7.68 kg/t +1.51 kg/t £108
7.75 kg/t +1.58 kg/t £113
7.98 kg/t +1.81 kg/t £129
8.04 kg/t +1.87 kg/t £134
RefReference Winter
8.23 kg/t +2.06 kg/t £147
8.46 kg/t +2.29 kg/t £164
8.52 kg/t +2.35 kg/t £168

The difference between best and worst was 38.1% (2.35 kg / t). Over 19,000 km a year at £1.45/L, the Toyo Celsius uses about 116 L (£168) more fuel than the Continental AllSeasonContact.

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19,000 km
£1.45/L
Estimates based on typical driving conditions. Rolling resistance accounts for approximately 20% of IC vehicle fuel consumption and 25% of EV energy consumption. Actual savings vary based on driving style, vehicle weight, road conditions, and tyre age. For comparative purposes only. Lifetime savings based on a 40,000km / 25,000 mile tread life.

The Hankook and Michelin were the quietest on test.

Noise

External noise in dB

Lower is better ↓
Noise
Position / TyreResultGap to best
70.6 dB Best
70.8 dB +0.20 dB
71.3 dB +0.70 dB
RefReference Summer
71.7 dB +1.10 dB
72 dB +1.40 dB
72.4 dB +1.80 dB
72.5 dB +1.90 dB
RefReference Winter
72.6 dB +2.00 dB
72.8 dB +2.20 dB
73 dB +2.40 dB
74.8 dB +4.20 dB
75.8 dB +5.20 dB

The difference between best and worst was 7.4% (5.2 dB).

Unsurprisingly, some of the best tyres on test were also the most expensive. You get what you pay for, especially in the all season / winter segment.

Results

Joint 1st

Bridgestone Weather Control A005

235/65 R17
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
Dry98.7%
Wet99.4%
Snow96.3%
Comfort99%
Rolling Resistance89.3%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better2nd / 1039.4 m+0.80 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better2nd / 10110.8 km/h-0.60 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better1st / 1046.9 mBest in this discipline
Wet HandlingHigher is better1st / 1072.5 km/hBest in this discipline
Straight AquaHigher is better3rd / 1090 km/h-4.80 km/h
Snow BrakingLower is better7th / 1025.1 m+1.30 m
Snow TractionHigher is better4th / 103346 N-83.00 N
Snow HandlingHigher is better4th / 950.8 km/h-1.70 km/h
NoiseLower is better3rd / 1071.3 dB+0.70 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better2nd / 106.91 kg/t+0.74 kg/t
Price
530.00
Joint 1st

Michelin CrossClimate SUV

235/65 R17
Michelin CrossClimate SUV
Dry100%
Wet94.7%
Snow97.2%
Comfort99.7%
Rolling Resistance85.7%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better1st / 1038.6 mBest in this discipline
Dry HandlingHigher is better1st / 10111.4 km/hBest in this discipline
Wet BrakingLower is better4th / 1051.1 m+4.20 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better4th / 1069.9 km/h-2.60 km/h
Straight AquaHigher is better1st / 1094.8 km/hBest in this discipline
Snow BrakingLower is better8th / 1025.4 m+1.60 m
Snow TractionHigher is better2nd / 103427 N-2.00 N
Snow HandlingHigher is better2nd / 951.7 km/h-0.80 km/h
NoiseLower is better2nd / 1070.8 dB+0.20 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better4th / 107.2 kg/t+1.03 kg/t
Price
610.00
Joint 3rd

Continental AllSeasonContact

235/65 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact
Dry95.1%
Wet94.5%
Snow99.9%
Comfort98.1%
Rolling Resistance100%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better5th / 1042.5 m+3.90 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better4th / 10110.6 km/h-0.80 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better2nd / 1050.5 m+3.60 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better2nd / 1070.3 km/h-2.20 km/h
Straight AquaHigher is better6th / 1086.7 km/h-8.10 km/h
Snow BrakingLower is better2nd / 1023.9 m+0.10 m
Snow TractionHigher is better1st / 103429 NBest in this discipline
Snow HandlingHigher is better1st / 952.5 km/hBest in this discipline
NoiseLower is better4th / 1072 dB+1.40 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better1st / 106.17 kg/tBest in this discipline
Price
610.00
Joint 3rd

Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 X

235/65 R17
Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 X
Dry94.9%
Wet94.2%
Snow98.8%
Comfort100%
Rolling Resistance77.3%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better7th / 1042.7 m+4.10 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better2nd / 10110.8 km/h-0.60 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better5th / 1051.7 m+4.80 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better2nd / 1070.3 km/h-2.20 km/h
Straight AquaHigher is better2nd / 1092.1 km/h-2.70 km/h
Snow BrakingLower is better1st / 1023.8 mBest in this discipline
Snow TractionHigher is better3rd / 103395 N-34.00 N
Snow HandlingHigher is better3rd / 951.2 km/h-1.30 km/h
NoiseLower is better1st / 1070.6 dBBest in this discipline
Rolling ResistanceLower is better7th / 107.98 kg/t+1.81 kg/t
Price
465.00
5th

Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV

235/65 R17
Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV
Dry94.8%
Wet94.2%
Snow95.1%
Comfort97.4%
Rolling Resistance79.6%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better6th / 1042.6 m+4.00 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better5th / 10110.3 km/h-1.10 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better3rd / 1050.8 m+3.90 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better5th / 1069.7 km/h-2.80 km/h
Straight AquaHigher is better4th / 1089.3 km/h-5.50 km/h
Snow BrakingLower is better4th / 1024.8 m+1.00 m
Snow TractionHigher is better9th / 103212 N-217.00 N
Snow HandlingHigher is better7th / 950.1 km/h-2.40 km/h
NoiseLower is better6th / 1072.5 dB+1.90 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better6th / 107.75 kg/t+1.58 kg/t
Price
570.00
6th

Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210

235/65 R17
Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210
Dry95.4%
Wet90.3%
Snow95.8%
Comfort94.4%
Rolling Resistance76.7%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better4th / 1041.9 m+3.30 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better7th / 10109.9 km/h-1.50 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better6th / 1055.2 m+8.30 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better6th / 1068.9 km/h-3.60 km/h
Straight AquaHigher is better5th / 1088.7 km/h-6.10 km/h
Snow BrakingLower is better4th / 1024.8 m+1.00 m
Snow TractionHigher is better7th / 103281 N-148.00 N
Snow HandlingHigher is better6th / 950.3 km/h-2.20 km/h
NoiseLower is better9th / 1074.8 dB+4.20 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better8th / 108.04 kg/t+1.87 kg/t
Price
470.00
7th

Toyo Celsius

235/65 R17
Toyo Celsius
Dry92.3%
Wet88.8%
Snow96.4%
Comfort96.7%
Rolling Resistance72.4%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better9th / 1044.7 m+6.10 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better8th / 10109.4 km/h-2.00 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better7th / 1055.8 m+8.90 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better7th / 1068.8 km/h-3.70 km/h
Straight AquaHigher is better9th / 1079.8 km/h-15.00 km/h
Snow BrakingLower is better4th / 1024.8 m+1.00 m
Snow TractionHigher is better6th / 103322 N-107.00 N
Snow HandlingHigher is better5th / 950.6 km/h-1.90 km/h
NoiseLower is better8th / 1073 dB+2.40 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better10th / 108.52 kg/t+2.35 kg/t
Price
480.00
8th

Kleber Citilander

235/65 R17
Kleber Citilander
Dry90.7%
Wet86.8%
Snow93.2%
Comfort93.1%
Rolling Resistance80.3%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better10th / 1045.9 m+7.30 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better9th / 10108.4 km/h-3.00 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better8th / 1057.1 m+10.20 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better9th / 1066.3 km/h-6.20 km/h
Straight AquaHigher is better7th / 1082.5 km/h-12.30 km/h
Snow BrakingLower is better9th / 1025.9 m+2.10 m
Snow TractionHigher is better8th / 103222 N-207.00 N
Snow HandlingHigher is better9th / 949.3 km/h-3.20 km/h
NoiseLower is better10th / 1075.8 dB+5.20 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better5th / 107.68 kg/t+1.51 kg/t
Price
460.00
9th

Nankang Cross Season AW 8 SUV

235/65 R17
Nankang Cross Season AW 8 SUV
Dry92.4%
Wet84.6%
Snow63.2%
Comfort97.5%
Rolling Resistance89.2%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (9)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better8th / 1044 m+5.40 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better10th / 10108.2 km/h-3.20 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better9th / 1059.3 m+12.40 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better10th / 1065.8 km/h-6.70 km/h
Straight AquaHigher is better10th / 1078.6 km/h-16.20 km/h
Snow BrakingLower is better3rd / 1024.5 m+0.70 m
Snow TractionHigher is better5th / 103339 N-90.00 N
NoiseLower is better5th / 1072.4 dB+1.80 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better3rd / 106.92 kg/t+0.75 kg/t
Price
450.00
10th

Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season

235/65 R17
Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season
Dry96.3%
Wet85.4%
Snow83.1%
Comfort97%
Rolling Resistance72.9%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (10)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

TestPosition in disciplineResultGap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better3rd / 1041.2 m+2.60 m
Dry HandlingHigher is better6th / 10110.1 km/h-1.30 km/h
Wet BrakingLower is better10th / 1059.7 m+12.80 m
Wet HandlingHigher is better8th / 1067.1 km/h-5.40 km/h
Straight AquaHigher is better8th / 1080.5 km/h-14.30 km/h
Snow BrakingLower is better10th / 1029.9 m+6.10 m
Snow TractionHigher is better10th / 102494 N-935.00 N
Snow HandlingHigher is better7th / 950.1 km/h-2.40 km/h
NoiseLower is better7th / 1072.8 dB+2.20 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better9th / 108.46 kg/t+2.29 kg/t
Price
485.00

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Discussion

3 comments
  1. MausyMaus archived

    Hey John,
    Did Autobild just change their results ? or am I confused ?
    I thought i commented on this with the Vredestein Quatrac 5 ?

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