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Since mileage is a concern for you, you will probably want to look at the weights of the tyres you are considering. You may be surprised at how much they can vary between types/brands.
For example, the Duellers in 195 are 22.9lbs each, while a Yokohama Geolandar in the same size is 27lbs -- and you would definitely notice an 18% increase in tyre weight.
That is just an example I had to hand, unfortunately I don't have figures for the three you mentioned. But you can find them online, and it is definitely worth consideration.
Here in Brazil there are actually LESS options for this size, definitely interesting though.
I like to travel a lot and the places I've been to before had some moderately hard tracks/obstacles to clear.
Also looking at the Kumho Road Venture A/T51s, they look very interesting, although they are a tad heavier than my Duellers. Thanks everyone for your replies!
You could also consider swopping wheels at the same time. A lighter rim could offset a heavier tyre.
For example, the standard steel rim for the Gen3/Gen4 weighs 19.2lbs, while the Gen4's factory alloy rim is only 15.4lbs each. An Oxxo Forrest(sic) aftermarket alloy wheel is just 13.7lbs!
From your photo it looks like you may already be running alloys, but it may be possible to find a lighter model of wheel, depending. Just a thought.
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