Average scrap price for Chrome Plated Aluminum Wheels

180-day market: price lists from 2 yards. As of 2/17/2026.
$0.54/ lb−$0.16 (22.9%)
GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $0.54
Lowest price $0.40
Highest price$0.67Who pays the most? ⟶
How to read scrap yard offers Pennsylvania
  • Low (around $0.40): Floor price, typically for small loads.
  • Mid ($0.54): A fair deal for standard quantities.
  • High ($0.67+): Top-dollar rate. Offered for large commercial loads or by the most competitive buyers.
52-week price range
Over the past year, prices ranged from $0.45 to $0.88.
Jun '25Sep '25Dec '25Mar '26Today
Market response to LME pricing
Current spread vs. exchange (today): ~66.3% (-$1.06/ lb). Typical spread for this grade: 37%–65%
⚠️ Local prices haven't caught up with the exchange yet
Market snapshot
Stable market. Prices have held steady over the past 6 months.
Pricing verified from 2 live board rates in this area.

Where to sell Chrome Plated Aluminum Wheels in Pennsylvania

Scrap yards in Pennsylvania buying Chrome Plated Aluminum Wheels — with current per-pound rates listed. Prices shown are indicative; actual payouts may vary by lot size, date, and material condition. Call ahead to confirm today’s price and minimum quantity. For large lots, ask about specialty or volume pricing.

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Paz Metals Inc.

Listed as: Chrome Aluminum Rims
4315 Run Way, York, PA 17406 Plan route
$0.67/ lb
Updated 368 days ago

Integral Scrap & Recycling

Listed as: Aluminum Auto Wheels (Chrome Finish)
155 Airport Rd, Indiana, PA 15701 Plan route
$0.48/ lb

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Compare Chrome Plated Aluminum Wheels prices with other Aluminum Rims & Wheels grades

See the exact price difference between Chrome Plated Aluminum Wheels and similar grades like Clean Aluminum Auto Wheels (Alloy 356) or Clean Truck & Semi Wheels (Alloy 6061). Compare the current rates per pound below to ensure you get the maximum payout for your sorted scrap.

Current price Chrome Plated Aluminum Wheels
Chrome Plated Aluminum Wheels Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.54 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Clean Aluminum Auto Wheels (Alloy 356) Based on 4 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.88 / lb
Mix it with Chrome Plated Aluminum Wheels?They'll pay $0.54 / lb for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$0.34 / lb
Trend for 30 days: -6.1%
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Clean Truck & Semi Wheels (Alloy 6061) Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.75 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Dirty & Irony Aluminum Wheels Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.54 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Current Chrome Plated Aluminum Wheels scrap vs. LME Aluminum world price (LME)

Avg scrap yard price

$0.54
Scrap metal dealers
Price gap: −$1.06 / lb
vs. exchange

Today's world market price (LME)

$1.60 / lb
✓ For 99.9% pure refined metal
💡 Why is the scrap yard price lower than the exchange? The LME price is the global benchmark for 99.99% pure refined metal traded in large institutional contracts. The gap between LME and what you pocket is the yard's margin — it covers sorting, cleaning, transport to the mill, and protects them against sudden price drops.

Monthly spread: Chrome Plated Aluminum Wheels scrap vs. LME Aluminum

Market Analysis: This month, the average spread between Chrome Plated Aluminum Wheels prices at local scrap yards and the exchange is 65%. This is outside the typical historical range for this metal category (62% – 68%). Our data suggests local yard prices haven’t fully updated to reflect current market movements. Browse offers in your area ↑
PeriodWorld price (per lb)Scrap yard price (per lb)Spread vs. exchange
June 2026 (current)$1.5418 / lb$0.54 / lb−$1.00 (65%)
May 2026$1.1735 / lb$0.71 / lb−$0.46 (39.5%)
April 2026$1.1214 / lb$0.67 / lb−$0.45 (40.3%)
March 2026$1.0734 / lb$0.64 / lb−$0.43 (40.4%)
February 2026$1.2032 / lb$0.70 / lb−$0.50 (41.8%)
January 2026$1.0514 / lb$0.63 / lb−$0.42 (40.1%)
December 2025$0.9829 / lb$0.61 / lb−$0.37 (37.9%)
November 2025$0.9300 / lb$0.57 / lb−$0.36 (38.7%)
October 2025$0.8876 / lb$0.53 / lb−$0.36 (40.3%)
September 2025$0.8612 / lb$0.52 / lb−$0.34 (39.6%)
August 2025$0.8667 / lb$0.52 / lb−$0.35 (40%)
July 2025$0.8378 / lb$0.50 / lb−$0.34 (40.3%)
June 2025$0.8068 / lb$0.49 / lb−$0.32 (39.3%)

Daily price history for Chrome Plated Aluminum Wheels

The table below shows the daily price history for Chrome Plated Aluminum Wheels at local scrap yards. For each day we display the average payout, the change from the previous day, and the full market range (low and high). This lets you spot the direction of the market over recent days — whether prices are climbing, falling, or holding steady. Review several consecutive days of data before making a trip, and always confirm today’s rate directly with the yards listed on this page.

DateAvg price (per lb)ChangeRange (Low/High)
$0.54 / lb−$0.16$0.67 – $0.67
12/5/2025 $0.70 / lb+$0.20$0.70 – $0.70
11/3/2025 $0.50 / lb+$0.02$0.50 – $0.50