It rained hard for the first time since the beginning of the year here in the Bay Area. I had new shoes put in during the dry season, Yokohama Paradas (http://www.yokohamatire.com/04b2k.html). I used to be able to spin my "all season" stock tires, but can't any more. Even in the rain. I tried a couple of hard stops in the wet that would normally slide the car, but nope! Solid and controlled!

Calvin