I bought a cheap 29” BCA bike for my 17 year old son. As a side note, out of desperation during the pandemic, I also bought him a Mongoose. He likes the BCA much better.

He is riding it daily and has seriously depleted the rear tire treads. I want to get some new ones for him. He currently has 29x2.25 tires on the bike. He rides almost exclusively on the roads (asphalt). I don’t plan on running tubeless and my concerns are good traction, flat resistance and longevity. A reflective sidewall would be a plus, but not a necessity. He uses the bike for point A to B transportation and doesn’t need a super lightweight tire.

Any recommendations would be appreciated. I don’t have a problem spending a few bucks for something decent. However, I’m not looking for a $100 tire on a $150 bike.

Thanks

John