Bruser, in the budget range there are Nankang Conquerers. I am running standard size on a Pajero, 235-75-15. They have done 50,000ks and still have a little life left in them. They are good on wet bitumen and performed well at Landcruiser park. I can't vouch for side wall strength as I have not spiked one to test it. They don't make the Conquerers any more, but the same tread pattern is sold under a different name (Sava ??) I am happy with them and will be putting Nankangs on again. I got a price from Kmart tyres last week: $152 fitted and balanced. They will cost a little more for your 'Cruiser.
Yarrum