In my experience, that's true of most lightweight tyres (with the possible exception of marathon and durano plus).
I've found that width and pressures also matter. 1.5"x26" Paselas run at 65psi last 4-5000miles. 1"x700c Paselas run at 100psi last 2-3000miles.
I don't think you can have hardwearing, lightweight, puncture resistant and grippy in the same tyre.
Bontrager Hardcase have a good reputation for being lightish, hardwearing and puncture resistant - but slip slidy in the wet.