Hey guys, Im somewhat new to the suby world, and ive got kind of a delemma...wondering if anyone had any opinions for me?

Ive got a 2004 WRX, it has a JDM ej207 and a six speed stuffed in it, with a twin scroll vf37, its a sweet ride, i love it. I had intentions of building a car just like it, but found this one in California.

anyways, it has a 1" (im guessing) ebach lowering springs, and a saggy butt kit... it looks damn good, only problem is, i live in NW montana and want to be able to drive in snow and gravel and not have to worry too much... even though ive never scrapped with it, i was curious. do the lowering springs reduce suspension travel? it has 225/45R17 tires now.

should i get rid of the ebachs? should i put 225/45R18's on it? Will they fit? Do they make like a 50 or a 55 side wall?

Im just trying to gain a little clearance back even an inch, and i do plan on skid plating it.

thanks for any input at all in advance, im just trying to weigh my options

 

Here's a better spec list, might help! Thanks.

-2004 WRB WRX wagon
-JDM STi Version 8 EJ207 AVCS motor swap w/matching ECU
-VF37 twin scroll turbo
-K&N Typhoon short ram intake
-3" Cat-less Downpipe
-3" Invidia Q300 cat-back exhaust
-GrimmSpeed 3 port EBCS
-JDM STi Version 8 6-speed transmission swap w/DCCDPro controller
-Autometer wideband AFR and boost gauges
-STi hood scoop w/JDM Ver. 8 splitter
-HID 8000k headlights
-Eibach Pro-kit lowering springs
-1/2" saggy butt spacers
-Black TSW "Track Star" 17" wheels
-Cross drilled and Slotted brakes F&R
-All windows tinted
-Roof rack w/cross bars
-tuned by EQ Tuning for 91 octane
-270whp and 260ft-lbs of torque at 18 psi on a DynoCom dyno @ .80 correction.