Originally Posted by
Delmarva
Once that much metal is removed it
would seem like the wheel would be less strong.
Where could it be ridden?
As per the amount of metal removed:
These rims are excessive in every way. The thickness of the material you are drilling through is among the thickest of any rim available.
Reports of those who also have trials bikes are finding the strength comparable to rims found on those bikes even after drilling.
My LBS pictured says this used to be quite common in BMX years ago in our area.