Not sure that the Open Pro has that bad a reputation - I've used little else for years so have few points of reference, but have never really had cause to complain about anything other than the current price.
As for 40h rims, I'm looking too. Easiest options seem to be Sputnik, A719, or something from Velocity. I don't like any of them ... would ideally like something along the lines of an Open Pro, Evolution, Excellence, Chrina.