The funny part is the only asphalt parking lot it saw was the one I bounced into, down in W.C. a few times last season. Otherwise it was low speed stuff on my driveway. Every other road encounter was snow and ice covered... Which leads me to think you are right Himark, lucky the forest was wet during a few of those late season rides. Exposed Colorado Granite+Polaryy's Carbides= Well...SNOW, SNOW, AND MORE SNOW PLEASE!