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I think the steel or aluminum question can be answered with a magnet.
Riding Tip: I used to ding rims like this a lot when I was first starting out. I think it was a combination of really cheap rims and poor riding technique. To avoid dinging your rims when hitting potholes, try to unweight and become a shock absorber. Get your butt out of the saddle and allow your legs and ankles to absorb the jolt. Try to imagine the bike taking the hit without any interference from your big old body.