Originally Posted by
JohnDThompson
Yes, they are made differently from other rims. Most rims start as straight extrusions that are cut to length, rolled onto a circle, and pinned or welded closed. Hi-E rims start as aluminum sheet, cut to width, folded into a box shape, seam riveted, rolled into a circle and pinned closed.
Certainly! But these hi-e rims also seem to have a different rivet pattern than most other Hi-E rims as well.