[Overdrive]

I'll beat the drum one more time with the others and say don't mod the car. When you reach a point where the car doesn't give you enough to match the skill you have, then you can mod it to suit.

Tires don't count all that much though, so go right ahead and get something grippier than what the car comes with. The car will still let you know when you make mistakes.

If there's any sort of winter event in your area, you'll get to put your winter tires to fun use. You won't believe how easily you can hang this car out and control it in the snow (with good snow tires).