Gen 2 wheel - is this cosmetic or structural?

[gui]

I replaced the rotor and pads on this side today (other side two weeks ago) and saw this when I was getting ready to remove the wheel. 

[Paulaurora]

looks structural.

[gui]

I can't tell if it's just plating or not, it's pretty thick.

[AUROD X]

Seems like the Chrome is Peeling...

[gui]

Fortunately the wheels aren't expensive where I found them so I may pick one up just in case. I can make sure the bead seals correctly while I'm at it since they seem to have that problem.

[Paulaurora]

My car had chrome as well but due to chrome peeling and one rim was cracked all wheels were loosing air at random and disbalance during driving. So i just got alloy wheels instead and no issues now.

[gui]

After replacing the drivers side rotor a couple of weeks ago some of the vibration between 65-75 was a lot better. After replacing the passenger side rotor yesterday most of it is gone now. I knew the rotors were a little warped, I could feel it in the brake pedal a bit. So now there is minor vibration between 65-75 but it comes and goes. It repeats that at that speed range. I know it could be tires out of balance, worn struts, etc. but the rhythm is what gets me. It's consistently repeating, smooth then vibration, smooth then vibration, each lasting around 4 seconds each.

[Oldsnut]

My guess is the chrome on the wheel is splitting. The chrome on these wheels is very think and will cut you like a knife. I speak from experience on my Intrigue chrome wheels.