The chrome itself may not be what's so heavy- practically all chrome plated wheels are steel, so by nature, a 17" chromed-steel wheel would weigh more than a 16" aluminum wheel. I could see some 17" chrome wheels with tires inflated weighing 35-40 lbs. 50+ lbs. is a little out there- lift weights much?

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