The tyres did not last long indeed.
Bear in mind that a gentle "kiss the runway" landing wears out tyres faster due to the longer spin-up (hence slip) time, and that generally applies to all aeroplanes.
The worst was with large amounts of crosswind. The Lightning did not have nosewheel steering and there was a pronounced weathercock effect when the 'chute deployed.
Differential braking under such conditions meant a wheel change every landing.
Tyre pressures were 300psi btw.