How I Choose Best Bicycle Tire?

How I Choose Best Bicycle Tire? Cross-country bikes: 1.9′′ to 2.3′′ wide. Trail and all-mountain bikes: 2.3′′ to 2.5′′ wide. Downhill bikes: up to 2.5′′ wide. Which type of cycle tyre is best? Puncture resistant highly recommended. Type: 700C or 26′′-27.5′′ tyres with very light or no tread pattern for fast rolling. 25mm or 28mm