Are Suzuki Jimnys prone to skidding in the wet?

Can anybody answer if the 2007 Suzuki Jimny is prone to skidding on a wet road surface? My wife skidded on leaving a roundabout- speed circa 15mph - and the car ended up facing the wrong way.

Asked on 30 July 2010 by Matchsafety

Answered by Honest John
It's a short and tall car and handling on the road is pretty dire. But what happened may be due to the choice of tyres. They're best bought for off road use.
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