Tire chains on 17" wheels? Options

[GriffGirl]

So we're supposed to have crazy crappy weather here this weekend, which brings me back to something I wondered last winter but never really bothered much to pursue. My car isn't lowered yet, so can I use cables on my 17" wheels without worrying about damaging the wheel well? I've got 225/45/17s on. What if my car is lowered? (it'll be 1.5" lowered) Can I still use them, or does lowering it rule that out?

You guys in snowy places, how do you go about it?

[GriffGirl]

My question was, can I use them w/out worrying about damaging the wheel well or the wheels. This all makes me feel pissy and furthermore, not to be a total bitch, but makes me understand why the mods get so annoyed at useless posting. Sorry guys, but there's like 1 somewhat relevant post in this thread in response to my question. I know I do my share of useless posting too, but not necessarily when it pertains to when someone is looking for very specific information.

I'll answer my own post tonight when I pick up some cables - it snowed and the side streets SUCK. As for "cheaping out" - it's not a matter of cheaping out, it's a matter of what I can and cannot afford. I CANNOT afford 2 sets of wheels and tires.