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Bicycle...and D
Just to be clear, I bought tires a long time ago, so that issue is closed.
Ah, you're learning the lesson we all do. Buy the right tool at a fair price or spend more than that trying to make another one work...then buy the right tool.
With those thorns I would look for a used set of 700c wheels and get airless tires or Schwalbe Marathon Plusses. Will cost as much as your current bike but you'll actually get to go on a full ride.
Barring that, a set of 27" Gatorskin Hardshell's will give you the best puncture resistance (and ok ride quality).