Depending on where you live, you might do best by using a skilled local builder to build a quality pair of wheels, correctly spec'd to accommodate your preferred tire width, and provide a 50,000mile projected life.
Were you to come to me, I'd build 36h on a rim with an inner width near 20mm, using 14/16g DB spokes with, possibly, slightly thinner spokes for the front and non-drive side. (depending on dish).
There's no reason wheels can't last. I've built hundreds with similar specs, for touring, including my own, and for tandems going cross country.
If hand built isn't a option now, buy wheels with similar spec. focusing of getting high quality hubs. Then, hand building on those hubs next time.
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