Should be normal. On the first snow I checked - it rows like a bad one. I tried to put it into a skid - it does not give in, it clings to the ice with its claws. I chose her because before that was Kia and her "Nordman 5" passed 4 seasons 40t. Km. and wear is less than 30% of the new one and the spikes are in place. Let's see how this one shows, but rowing is already proven cool!