Compare & Contrast

[TobiasKilroy]

I have 17 tires that I would appreciate help comparing & contrasting:
https://www.conti-online.com/www/bicycle_de_en/themes/mtb/TownCountry_en.html
http://www.bontrager.com/model/08885
http://www.bontrager.com/model/02856
http://www.bicyclebuys.com/item/0608154/kenda-k1008-flame-cruiser-tire-26x2.125
http://www.schwalbetires.com/bike_tires/road_tires/Marathon_Plus_HS440
http://www.schwalbetires.com/bike_tires/road_tires/marathon_plus_tour
http://www.schwalbetires.com/bike_tires/road_tires/marathon_420
http://www.schwalbetires.com/bike_tires/road_tires/marathon_deluxe
http://www.schwalbetires.com/bike_tires/road_tires/marathon_mondial
http://www.schwalbetires.com/bike_tires/road_tires/marathon_supreme
http://www.schwalbetires.com/bike_tires/road_tires/Marathon_Almotion
http://www.schwalbetires.com/bike_tires/road_tires/kojak
http://www.schwalbetires.com/bike_tires/road_tires/big_ben
http://www.schwalbetires.com/bike_tires/road_tires/big_apple
http://www.schwalbetires.com/bike_tires/road_tires/big_apple_plus
http://www.csttires.com/us/bike/hybrid-tire/metropolitan-palm-bay-c1779/
http://www.csttires.com/us/bike/mountain-bike-tire/jack-rabbit-c1747/

My combined weight is 425lbs.
I roll on 26x1.9-2.15

I need help to narrow down this list based on Durability, Load Index, Puncture Resistance, and Price. In that order of priority please.

I know that is a large list and few of you will have personal experience with all of them. So what I'm asking for is detailed anecdotes regarding your personal experience with the tires specifically listed. Please include combined weight, driving style, terrain, and results.

Thank You.

 

[KCvale]

Here's an idea...
Since this is an important issue to you, how about you go through and document each of your 17 tires rated pressure, construction, and rated load capacity in a spreadsheet and share it?

Then you can decide which is best for you and others can share in YOUR work to find out.
That's kind of how it works.

 

[TobiasKilroy]

Well I'm not arguing with you. But that's kinda what I thought I was doing with this particular thread. I was seeking that exact information from the only source I am aware of, you guys.


I'm rather worthless when it comes to digging up info online. I'll post what I can find.

 

[TobiasKilroy]

Tire Spreadsheet

Tire	ERTO	Durameter	Load Index	Max Psi	Armor	Construction	TPi	Price
Town & Country	54-559			65		Sport	3/84
Solana	57-559					Dual	22	24.99
Hank	58-559					Dual	60	29.99
Kenda Flame	57-559			40				24.99
Marathon Plus HS440	50-559			70	SmartGuard	Endurance	67	64.86
Marathon Plus Tour	50-599			70	SmartGuard	Endurance	67	64.86
Marathon 420	50-599			70	GreenGuard	Endurance	67	44.27
Marathon deluxe	50-559			70	Double Defense	RoadStar	67	86.35
Marathon Mondial	55-559			70	Double Defense	TravelStar	67	89.55
Marathon Supreme	50-559			70	HD SpeedGuard	RoadStar	67	86.35
Marathon Almotion	55-559			55	Dynamic Casing	OneStar	67	74.30
Kojak	50-559			70	RaceGuard	SpeedGrip	67	37.21
Big Ben Performance	55-559			55	RaceGuard	Endurance	67	45.63
Big Ben	55-559			55	KevlarGuard	SBC	67	32.64
Big Apple Performance	55-559			55	RaceGuard	Endurance	67	45.63
Big Apple	55-559			55	KevlarGuard	SBC	50	34.05
Big Apple Plus	55-559			55	GreenGuard	Endurance	67	37.01
Metro Palm Bay	55-559			60	APL	Single	22
Jack Rabbit	54-559			65	EPL	Dual	60
Kenda American Airless	57-559							45.95

Wow that is an incredibly clumsy feature.
But there you are, a table with all the requested data that I am able to access short of asking each manufacturer directly.

 

[TobiasKilroy]

Well this whole exercise may be entirely moot. After a thorough inspect I'm left with the sinking feeling my bike may not outlast my current tires.

 

[KCvale]

Well this whole exercise may be entirely moot. After a thorough inspect I'm left with the sinking feeling my bike may not outlast my current tires.

That's a bummer.
The engine or bike itself?

 

[TobiasKilroy]

The bike itself. I've already cracked the seat tube and now I've found spoke hole cracks in the rear rim.