Perfect condition, sure, were tires 01, car made in 00, and if so they
were junkyard crap, oxidised hard, slick with little stick . Even 02
tires are poor by age alone and severly less safe. And of course you
tested or had the brakes tested and there were no locking wheels, I mean
this WAS done on ice or snow.
Consider your self lucky it wasnt worse and enjoy life, the tow truck
operator didnt want to damage that "perfect" 5-6 yr old. Go buy some new
tires.