i had the cheapest tires you can get and went to nitto 450s. the nittos do that in the rain and it sucks. the cheap tires were much better in rain. so i think it has something to do with finding the right tire.
98.5 SVT
91 Escort GT (almost sold)
96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve)
FS: SVT rear sway bar
WTB: Very cheap beater
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