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Originally Posted by Ilow
if you feel like weighting the rear (which as some have suggested may not be the best idea) try thr 25 pound bags of rock salt or deicer, that way if you do get stuck you can use it to get out.
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Sand is a good idea. Also, make sure your gas tank is always full. A 50 lb back of sand, salt or even kitty litter should do the job - it sounds like you went a little overboard on the weight.
Also, I agree with the above; if you weren't accelerating or steering, the car should not have gone sideways. If you are accelerating and suddenly let off the gas sometimes your back end will swing out a bit, but that's different from actually sliding sideways.
I've driven all manner of vehicles in all manner of conditions and have not had the sorts of problems you're describing. All the same, I'd get your alignment checked out, check the brakes and definitely go for good tires. No matter what sort of car you're driving, having the right tires for the road conditions makes a world of difference.