We recently discussed tires (flats) and I came across this. https://www.desser.com/images/Aircraft%20Tire%20Test.pdf
It's not about flats but is a good read on tires / price / best buy. The tires tested are all 600X6 but I'm sure the logic / results will also apply to the 500X5's I use (retreads) as well as smaller sizes. If nothing else it gives some tested standards to apply to the tires you buy. Larry Flesner

