The shipping wt of my chrome Carrera S 18s were 24lbs ea. They came double boxed but I imagine the boxes were probably only a 1/2 lb. Not sure what the wt diff is between 18s and 19s. Haven't had a chance to put them on (see my recent post), so I haven't been able to race any Metros yet.
Wheels are dipped in chrome. It's not slathered on like 5 coats of house paint.