These all sound like options worthy of checking into. My problem is two fold. I understand and value the placement of the proper tire on a bike.
I am actually a tire guy. Just not with two wheel vehicles. By profession , I am a manager in the automotive tire industry. I know if you put the wrong tire on a 1,000 HP streetcar you are going to have less traction than you would with a 500HP setup and an appropriate tire. The same goes for off-road tires on pickups and SUVs. My hobby is ATV riding. Tires are significantly important their also.

Using that logic, I want to find the right balance (no pun intended) for my sons bicycle tires. The problem is I can teach classes on car, truck and SUV tires all day long , glance at a tire and tell you if it is appropriate for your application. I can also hold my own with ATV and UTV tire selection. I just don’t know enough about bicycle tires to make an informed decision.

My get tells me to stay with something around the same width (2.25) to avoid issues with rim and tube compatibility.

My instinct was pointing me to buy these on Amazon. I’m not finding these tires at the prices mentioned there. I was also intrigued with what I heard about the Continental Black Chile compound. Should I be for a kid that rides 10 miles a day near home?