Cutting springs is CUTTING corners, if you don't have funds for a new set don't bother, buy a tire with a thicker sidewall, haha! And if you need to know chattanooga my German Vogtland 1.6 Springs with 4 Bolt Maximum Motorsports CC Plates are smooth as butter over bumps and throw in the IRS and she handles like a beast!! I'd never drive my car as aggressive with CUT Springs!