Originally Posted by
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This isn't complicated.
You want a tire rated for ebikes. Until you get past 42C, you want as big as you can get. I've had a decent Schwalbe belt get ripped in half riding though construction. (I'm a big fan of Schwalbe tires, this wasn't one of their best. If you want my 2 cents... get one of their 3 best, 498, 440 or Supremes)
Between your weight, and the weight of the bike, a skinny tire is going to need a lot of pressure, too much for a comfy ride, and an amount not conducive to longevity.
What you said is absolutely right.