Ozrider, this was not a low end rim. The CXP33 is one of their more expensive rims. It has a welded seam, machined brake surface, and sprung inserts that are beveled to fit the interior of the rim and spread the load of the nipple/spoke.
The rim has two other places where it is cracking, that are not shown in these pictures. It is cracking from the tire side of the rim, not the nipple side of the rim.
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