Originally Posted by bjtesch

I just built new wheels with Mavic CXP33 rims, 32 hole, and I weigh about 225lb. Mavic makes good products but so do a lot of other rim manufacturers.

If your wheels were trued and still had a warp, then you didn't get your money's worth. And if your wheels are good, they should be the same after a ride as they are before a ride. Have them trued by someone that knows what they are doing and they should last you a long time. Or you can do it yourself if you are very patient.

I think if your rims are seriously kinked then they can't be straightened with spoke tension alone. As a last move before completely throwing them away you could completely detension the spokes and see how flat the rims are.

It is certainly viable to buy a new rim and build a new wheel with your current hub, but depending on the rim you may require new spooks. If you are putting that much effort into it I would recommend new spokes anyway.