[DevinSixtySeven]

You can run 245/70/16, 265/70/16, and 265/75/16 without any problem or any effect on your ability to tow or haul.

I agree, the BFG TA/KO is overrated as a "winter tire"...it will in fact last "too long" if there is such a thing, as the tread wears it also hardens and you'll lose your grip on ice. Unfortunately that's normal with almost every tire except dedicated winter tires.

I am a very big fan of Nokian tires, and they have the sizes you're seeking. They are an excellent winter tire, and you'll find if you can justify running them year-round they also provide excellent traction on pavement in any weather condition.

I believe your speedometer will be most accurate with 265/70/16, tho it'd be great if somebody with a GPS unit and 245/70/16 would post up if their speedo is accurate or reads high like I suspect it will.

For good grip on ice, you need a soft compound and a great deal of siping. Any dedicated winter tire will have these features. Also, you must pay strict attention to tire pressure...if it is too high, you lose traction and prematurely wear the center of those expensive snow tires.

Michelin makes some great tires...had the LTX on a rental recently, ton of siping on them. I'd pick those over most other tires based on the siping and comments DJ has made over the years regarding the quality of Michelin tires. Too bad they don't come in a useful size for me, but Nokians do...up to a 315/75/16 now.

Can't speak myself to other brands...but basically you are looking for small tread blocks with a great deal of siping.

-Sean