Lowered in Northern Climes ...

Hello everyone,

Just curious for those that have lowered their 5 with H&R or something equivalent, and what their driving experience has been in the snow.

I am really itching to fill the gap by lowering the 5 and throwing on 18's for summer, and switch over to 16's for winter. The only thing holding me back is whether the 5 will become a shovel during the snowy months.

Any/everyone please chime in!

Thanks

Like all cars/winter conditions, it depends.

What are your winters like?
Where do you live? (urban/rural/suburbs)
How low will you go?
Do you have alt. transportation available? (public transit)
How flexible is your schedule?

If you have only the 5 as transportation, live in an area of heavy snowfall with delayed removal, and must use the 5 every day, no matter what, then skip the lowering plan and just go with 18's but get the tires in 45 aspect instead of 40 for more wheelwell filling appeal.

Go with height adjustable coilovers.