[rasterman]

A 205/65R16 would be a closer match to stock circumference while going a bit narrower.

205/70R15 is probably the right fit if you want to go to 15". Most 15" tires are a good bit cheaper than larger sizes, maybe enough to pay for the steelies too.

15" steel will clear stock brakes. Use a tire size calculator to verify that you are staying close to the stock circumference, if you haven't already. This will let you compare different tires.

 

[rasterman]

They will. BUT, not sure 15" will clear your brakes.

2002 was a transition year for a rotor change. 15 will clear the earlier style, but not the newer.

Good catch, forgot about the changeover...

 

[rasterman]

Way more choices available in 205/65r16 vs the 70.

The 205/65 should give you almost exactly the same overall size and ride height as the stock 225/60s.