Scrap Chrome Plated Aluminum Wheels Prices in the US
Track the latest payout rates for Chrome Plated Aluminum Wheels in the US. See exactly what local scrap yards are currently paying and avoid getting undercut at the scale.
Average Chrome Plated Aluminum Wheels Price
- Low (up to $0.60): Floor price, typically for small loads.
- Mid ($0.66): A fair deal for standard quantities.
- High ($0.80+): Top-dollar rate. Offered for large commercial loads or by the most competitive buyers.
Pricing verified from 24 live board rates today.
Top Scrap Yards Buying Chrome Plated Aluminum Wheels in the US
Check out the list below to find buyers currently taking Chrome Plated Aluminum Wheels in the US. Remember to call ahead to verify their daily rates, as prices fluctuate with the market, and always compare local offers against the national benchmarks before you unload your haul.
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YS Catalytic Recycling
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Historical Price Trends for Chrome Plated Aluminum Wheels
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Chrome Plated Aluminum Wheels: Scrap Yard Price vs. World Market (LME)
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World market price (LME)
Chrome Plated Aluminum Wheels: Spread vs. Exchange — Monthly History
| Period | World price (per lb) | Scrap yard price (per lb) | Spread vs. exchange |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 2026 (current) | $1.097176 | $0.61 | -$0.49 (44.8%) |
| February 2026 | $1.2032 | $0.68 | -$0.52 (43.2%) |
| January 2026 | $1.051423 | $0.69 | -$0.36 (34.6%) |
| December 2025 | $0.982942 | $0.63 | -$0.36 (36.4%) |
| November 2025 | $0.930043 | $0.67 | -$0.26 (27.8%) |
| October 2025 | $0.887584 | $0.68 | -$0.21 (23.4%) |
| September 2025 | $0.86119 | $0.52 | -$0.34 (40%) |
| August 2025 | $0.866703 | $0.59 | -$0.28 (32%) |
| July 2025 | $0.837774 | $0.68 | -$0.16 (18.6%) |
| June 2025 | $0.802343 | $0.63 | -$0.17 (21.4%) |
| May 2025 | $0.807171 | $0.63 | -$0.18 (21.9%) |
| April 2025 | $0.744003 | $0.58 | -$0.17 (22.7%) |
| March 2025 | $0.878574 | $0.67 | -$0.21 (23.5%) |
| February 2025 | $0.893382 | $0.53 | -$0.36 (40.4%) |
| January 2025 | $0.812942 | $0.61 | -$0.20 (24.8%) |
| December 2024 | $0.805026 | $0.53 | -$0.28 (34.2%) |
| November 2024 | $0.80919 | $0.51 | -$0.30 (37.3%) |
| October 2024 | $0.84811 | $0.64 | -$0.21 (24.2%) |
| September 2024 | $0.84145 | $0.56 | -$0.28 (33.4%) |
| August 2024 | $0.838665 | $0.56 | -$0.28 (33.7%) |
| July 2024 | $0.905877 | $0.59 | -$0.32 (35%) |
| June 2024 | $0.957757 | $0.59 | -$0.37 (38.5%) |
| May 2024 | $0.995197 | $0.64 | -$0.36 (35.8%) |
| April 2024 | $0.9588 | $0.60 | -$0.36 (37.8%) |
| March 2024 | $0.916803 | $0.60 | -$0.32 (34.4%) |
| February 2024 | $0.908876 | $0.56 | -$0.34 (37.9%) |
| January 2024 | $0.981155 | $0.65 | -$0.33 (33.9%) |
| December 2023 | $0.992781 | $0.54 | -$0.45 (45.2%) |
| November 2023 | $0.936113 | $0.60 | -$0.33 (35.7%) |
| October 2023 | $0.91751 | $0.60 | -$0.32 (34.5%) |
| September 2023 | $0.946997 | $0.61 | -$0.34 (35.8%) |
| August 2023 | $0.930013 | $0.61 | -$0.32 (33.9%) |
| July 2023 | $0.934068 | $0.62 | -$0.32 (34%) |
| June 2023 | $0.944237 | $0.61 | -$0.33 (35.3%) |
| May 2023 | $0.9455 | $0.55 | -$0.39 (41.6%) |
| April 2023 | $0.971563 | $0.64 | -$0.33 (34%) |
| March 2023 | $1.031729 | $0.64 | -$0.39 (38.3%) |
| February 2023 | $1.081664 | $0.72 | -$0.37 (33.9%) |
| January 2023 | $1.063787 | $0.65 | -$0.42 (39.3%) |
| December 2022 | $1.03949 | $0.69 | -$0.35 (33.9%) |
| November 2022 | $1.026153 | $0.62 | -$0.41 (40%) |
| October 2022 | $0.962755 | $0.64 | -$0.33 (34%) |
| September 2022 | $0.9553 | $0.59 | -$0.37 (38.3%) |
| August 2022 | $1.002665 | $0.61 | -$0.39 (39.4%) |
| July 2022 | $0.932735 | $0.62 | -$0.31 (33.1%) |
| June 2022 | $1.03653 | $0.74 | -$0.30 (28.8%) |
| May 2022 | $1.104181 | $0.69 | -$0.42 (37.7%) |
| April 2022 | $1.12712 | $0.75 | -$0.38 (33.9%) |
| March 2022 | $1.070248 | $0.71 | -$0.36 (34.1%) |
| February 2022 | $1.12205 | $0.74 | -$0.38 (33.9%) |
| January 2022 | $1.156365 | $0.72 | -$0.43 (37.5%) |
| December 2021 | $1.092839 | $0.65 | -$0.44 (40.5%) |
| November 2021 | $1.072407 | $0.70 | -$0.37 (34.3%) |
| October 2021 | $1.051368 | $0.66 | -$0.39 (37.5%) |
| September 2021 | $1.110613 | $0.63 | -$0.48 (43.4%) |
| August 2021 | $1.181813 | $0.75 | -$0.43 (36.1%) |
| July 2021 | $1.106519 | $0.69 | -$0.42 (38%) |
| June 2021 | $1.065053 | $0.70 | -$0.36 (34%) |
| May 2021 | $1.079274 | $0.71 | -$0.37 (34%) |
| April 2021 | $1.063943 | $0.50 | -$0.56 (52.7%) |
| March 2021 | $1.038232 | $0.65 | -$0.38 (37.1%) |
| February 2021 | $0.997864 | $0.60 | -$0.40 (39.7%) |
| January 2021 | $0.978155 | $0.50 | -$0.48 (49.1%) |
| December 2020 | $0.912668 | $0.53 | -$0.38 (41.4%) |
| November 2020 | $0.788713 | $0.32 | -$0.46 (58.9%) |
| October 2020 | $0.748797 | $0.43 | -$0.32 (43%) |
| September 2020 | $0.74391 | $0.49 | -$0.25 (34%) |
| August 2020 | $0.681152 | $0.40 | -$0.28 (40.8%) |
| July 2020 | $0.682474 | $0.45 | -$0.23 (34.3%) |
| June 2020 | $0.707093 | $0.47 | -$0.24 (33.9%) |
| May 2020 | $0.667345 | $0.44 | -$0.23 (34%) |
| April 2020 | $0.655233 | $0.43 | -$0.22 (34%) |
| March 2020 | $0.63179 | $0.38 | -$0.26 (40.5%) |
| February 2020 | $0.865779 | $0.56 | -$0.31 (35.7%) |
| January 2020 | $0.878045 | $0.58 | -$0.30 (33.9%) |
| December 2019 | $0.919229 | $0.53 | -$0.39 (42.4%) |
| November 2019 | $0.903547 | $0.50 | -$0.40 (44.4%) |
| October 2019 | $0.820784 | $0.54 | -$0.28 (34%) |
| September 2019 | $0.807807 | $0.45 | -$0.36 (44.3%) |
| August 2019 | $0.738452 | $0.42 | -$0.31 (42.6%) |
| July 2019 | $0.808777 | $0.47 | -$0.34 (41.9%) |
| June 2019 | $0.780903 | $0.50 | -$0.28 (36.4%) |
| May 2019 | $0.820665 | $0.54 | -$0.28 (33.9%) |
| April 2019 | $0.942947 | $0.55 | -$0.39 (41.6%) |
| March 2019 | $0.911219 | $0.60 | -$0.31 (34%) |
| February 2019 | $0.934725 | $0.62 | -$0.32 (33.9%) |
| January 2019 | $0.875529 | $0.57 | -$0.31 (34.9%) |
| December 2018 | $0.842287 | $0.53 | -$0.31 (37%) |
| November 2018 | $0.97931 | $0.65 | -$0.33 (33.9%) |
| October 2018 | $1.115935 | $0.65 | -$0.47 (42.2%) |
| September 2018 | $1.203813 | $0.78 | -$0.42 (35%) |
| August 2018 | $1.192819 | $0.79 | -$0.40 (33.9%) |
| July 2018 | $1.199784 | $0.79 | -$0.41 (34%) |
| June 2018 | $1.261433 | $0.83 | -$0.43 (34%) |
| May 2018 | $1.294884 | $0.86 | -$0.44 (33.9%) |
| April 2018 | $1.215763 | $0.80 | -$0.41 (34%) |
| March 2018 | $1.178032 | $0.78 | -$0.40 (34%) |
| February 2018 | $1.196529 | $0.79 | -$0.41 (33.9%) |
| January 2018 | $1.240045 | $0.82 | -$0.42 (33.9%) |
| December 2017 | $1.152535 | $0.76 | -$0.39 (34%) |
| November 2017 | $1.124073 | $0.74 | -$0.38 (34%) |
| October 2017 | $1.080894 | $0.71 | -$0.37 (34%) |
| September 2017 | $1.024547 | $0.68 | -$0.35 (34%) |
| August 2017 | $1.01609 | $0.67 | -$0.35 (34%) |
| July 2017 | $1.05311 | $0.65 | -$0.40 (38.2%) |
| June 2017 | $1.012163 | $0.66 | -$0.35 (34.6%) |
| May 2017 | $1.030332 | $0.68 | -$0.35 (34%) |
| April 2017 | $1.047077 | $0.69 | -$0.36 (33.9%) |
| March 2017 | $1.074468 | $0.65 | -$0.43 (39.8%) |
| February 2017 | $1.078479 | $0.71 | -$0.37 (34%) |
| January 2017 | $1.065594 | $0.70 | -$0.36 (34.1%) |
| December 2016 | $1.028835 | $0.68 | -$0.35 (34%) |
| November 2016 | $0.931123 | $0.62 | -$0.32 (33.9%) |
| October 2016 | $0.8537 | $0.56 | -$0.29 (34.2%) |
| September 2016 | $0.80081 | $0.53 | -$0.27 (33.9%) |
| August 2016 | $0.826381 | $0.55 | -$0.28 (34%) |
| July 2016 | $0.774219 | $0.51 | -$0.26 (34%) |
| June 2016 | $0.741897 | $0.49 | -$0.25 (34%) |
| May 2016 | $0.718016 | $0.47 | -$0.25 (34.8%) |
| April 2016 | $0.715587 | $0.47 | -$0.24 (34%) |
| March 2016 | $0.670245 | $0.44 | -$0.23 (33.9%) |
| February 2016 | $0.592476 | $0.39 | -$0.20 (34.1%) |
| January 2016 | $0.618029 | $0.41 | -$0.21 (34.1%) |
| December 2015 | $0.687187 | $0.45 | -$0.23 (33.9%) |
| November 2015 | $0.741517 | $0.49 | -$0.25 (34.1%) |
| October 2015 | $0.717597 | $0.47 | -$0.24 (34%) |
| September 2015 | $0.69765 | $0.46 | -$0.24 (33.9%) |
| August 2015 | $0.799229 | $0.53 | -$0.27 (34%) |
| July 2015 | $0.83201 | $0.55 | -$0.28 (34%) |
| June 2015 | $0.884197 | $0.57 | -$0.32 (35.9%) |
| May 2015 | $0.905884 | $0.62 | -$0.29 (32%) |
| April 2015 | $0.92614 | $0.61 | -$0.31 (33.8%) |
| March 2015 | $0.903377 | $0.60 | -$0.31 (33.9%) |
| February 2015 | $0.864918 | $0.61 | -$0.26 (29.5%) |
| January 2015 | $0.787571 | $0.52 | -$0.27 (33.9%) |
| December 2014 | $0.791997 | $0.56 | -$0.23 (29.3%) |
| November 2014 | $0.811037 | $0.54 | -$0.28 (33.9%) |
| October 2014 | $0.790697 | $0.52 | -$0.27 (33.9%) |
| September 2014 | $0.870313 | $0.58 | -$0.30 (33.9%) |
| August 2014 | $0.829068 | $0.55 | -$0.28 (33.9%) |
| July 2014 | $0.881987 | $0.58 | -$0.30 (34%) |
| June 2014 | $0.89763 | $0.59 | -$0.30 (33.9%) |
| May 2014 | $0.889613 | $0.59 | -$0.30 (34%) |
| April 2014 | $0.877687 | $0.58 | -$0.30 (34.1%) |
| March 2014 | $0.867168 | $0.57 | -$0.29 (34%) |
| February 2014 | $0.910004 | $0.60 | -$0.31 (33.8%) |
| January 2014 | $0.922352 | $0.61 | -$0.31 (33.8%) |
| December 2013 | $0.899003 | $0.59 | -$0.30 (33.9%) |
| November 2013 | $0.921687 | $0.61 | -$0.31 (34%) |
| October 2013 | $0.861129 | $0.57 | -$0.29 (33.8%) |
| September 2013 | $0.83415 | $0.55 | -$0.28 (33.9%) |
| August 2013 | $0.791706 | $0.52 | -$0.27 (34%) |
| July 2013 | $0.735177 | $0.49 | -$0.25 (34%) |
| June 2013 | $0.711457 | $0.47 | -$0.24 (34.1%) |
| May 2013 | $0.753103 | $0.50 | -$0.26 (33.9%) |
| April 2013 | $0.704523 | $0.47 | -$0.24 (33.8%) |
| March 2013 | $0.771123 | $0.51 | -$0.26 (33.9%) |
| February 2013 | $0.799893 | $0.53 | -$0.27 (33.8%) |
| January 2013 | $0.844271 | $0.56 | -$0.29 (34.1%) |
| December 2012 | $0.816945 | $0.54 | -$0.28 (33.9%) |
| November 2012 | $0.764523 | $0.51 | -$0.26 (33.8%) |
| October 2012 | $0.769555 | $0.51 | -$0.26 (34%) |
| September 2012 | $0.79829 | $0.53 | -$0.27 (34%) |
| August 2012 | $0.788765 | $0.52 | -$0.27 (34%) |
| July 2012 | $0.788565 | $0.52 | -$0.27 (34.1%) |
| June 2012 | $0.7888 | $0.52 | -$0.27 (34.1%) |
| May 2012 | $0.7888 | $0.55 | -$0.24 (29.8%) |
| April 2012 | $0.7888 | $0.52 | -$0.27 (34.1%) |
| March 2012 | $0.7888 | $0.52 | -$0.27 (34.1%) |
| February 2012 | $0.7888 | $0.52 | -$0.27 (34.1%) |
| January 2012 | $0.7888 | $0.52 | -$0.27 (34.1%) |
| December 2011 | $0.7888 | $0.52 | -$0.27 (34.1%) |
| November 2011 | $0.7888 | $0.52 | -$0.27 (34.1%) |
| October 2011 | $0.7888 | $0.52 | -$0.27 (34.1%) |
| September 2011 | $0.7888 | $0.52 | -$0.27 (34.1%) |
| August 2011 | $0.7888 | $0.52 | -$0.27 (34.1%) |
| July 2011 | $0.7888 | $0.52 | -$0.27 (34.1%) |
| June 2011 | $0.7888 | $0.52 | -$0.27 (34.1%) |
| May 2011 | $0.7888 | $0.52 | -$0.27 (34.1%) |
| April 2011 | $0.7888 | $0.52 | -$0.27 (34.1%) |
| March 2011 | $0.7888 | $0.52 | -$0.27 (34.1%) |
| February 2011 | $0.7888 | $0.52 | -$0.27 (34.1%) |
| January 2011 | $0.7888 | $0.52 | -$0.27 (34.1%) |
| December 2010 | $0.7888 | $0.52 | -$0.27 (34.1%) |
| November 2010 | $0.7888 | $0.52 | -$0.27 (34.1%) |
| October 2010 | $0.7888 | $0.52 | -$0.27 (34.1%) |
| September 2010 | $0.7888 | $0.52 | -$0.27 (33.8%) |
Chrome Plated Aluminum Wheels Scrap Price History — Daily Data
A day-by-day market snapshot in exact numbers. Every day we aggregate buy prices from local scrap yards, recording the average, low, and high. Use this table to track real price movement over recent days.
| Date | Avg price (per lb) | Change | Range (Low/High) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11/2026 | $0.45 / lb | -$0.25 | $0.45 - $0.45 |
| 3/4/2026 | $0.70 / lb | -$0.04 | $0.70 - $0.70 |
| 2/17/2026 | $0.74 / lb | +$0.24 | $0.70 - $0.80 |
| 2/11/2026 | $0.50 / lb | -$0.15 | $0.50 - $0.50 |
| 1/7/2026 | $0.65 / lb | +$0.15 | $0.65 - $0.65 |
| 12/12/2025 | $0.50 / lb | -$0.20 | $0.50 - $0.50 |
| 12/5/2025 | $0.70 / lb | +$0.05 | $0.70 - $0.70 |
| 11/20/2025 | $0.65 / lb | -$0.03 | $0.65 - $0.65 |
| 11/11/2025 | $0.68 / lb | -$0.14 | $0.68 - $0.68 |
| 11/3/2025 | $0.82 / lb | +$0.02 | $0.82 - $0.82 |
| 10/10/2025 | $0.80 / lb | +$0.20 | $0.80 - $0.80 |
| 10/9/2025 | $0.60 / lb | -$0.25 | $0.60 - $0.60 |
| 10/6/2025 | $0.85 / lb | +$0.41 | $0.85 - $0.85 |
| 9/30/2025 | $0.44 / lb | +$0.13 | $0.44 - $0.44 |
| 9/2/2025 | $0.31 / lb | -$0.34 | $0.31 - $0.31 |
| 8/27/2025 | $0.65 / lb | — no change | $0.65 - $0.65 |
| 8/26/2025 | $0.65 / lb | -$0.03 | $0.65 - $0.65 |
| 8/24/2025 | $0.68 / lb | -$0.07 | $0.68 - $0.68 |
| 8/23/2025 | $0.75 / lb | +$0.05 | $0.75 - $0.75 |
| 7/23/2025 | $0.70 / lb | -$0.19 | $0.70 - $0.70 |
| 7/13/2025 | $0.89 / lb | +$0.28 | $0.89 - $0.89 |
| 7/1/2025 | $0.61 / lb | +$0.13 | $0.61 - $0.61 |
| 6/17/2025 | $0.48 / lb | -$0.27 | $0.48 - $0.48 |
| 6/14/2025 | $0.75 / lb | +$0.05 | $0.75 - $0.75 |
| 6/5/2025 | $0.70 / lb | — no change | $0.70 - $0.70 |
| 6/3/2025 | $0.70 / lb | +$0.05 | $0.70 - $0.70 |
| 5/28/2025 | $0.65 / lb | +$0.30 | $0.65 - $0.65 |
| 5/20/2025 | $0.35 / lb | -$0.55 | $0.35 - $0.35 |
| 5/13/2025 | $0.90 / lb | +$0.02 | $0.90 - $0.90 |
| 4/26/2025 | $0.88 / lb | +$0.32 | $0.88 - $0.88 |
| 4/21/2025 | $0.56 / lb | -$0.24 | $0.56 - $0.56 |
| 3/25/2025 | $0.80 / lb | +$0.05 | $0.80 - $0.80 |
| 3/18/2025 | $0.75 / lb | +$0.15 | $0.75 - $0.75 |
| 2/18/2025 | $0.60 / lb | +$0.15 | $0.60 - $0.60 |
| 2/16/2025 | $0.45 / lb | -$0.05 | $0.45 - $0.45 |
| 2/11/2025 | $0.50 / lb | — no change | $0.50 - $0.50 |
| 2/7/2025 | $0.50 / lb | -$0.25 | $0.50 - $0.50 |
| 1/23/2025 | $0.75 / lb | +$0.15 | $0.75 - $0.75 |
| 1/19/2025 | $0.60 / lb | -$0.05 | $0.60 - $0.60 |
| 1/18/2025 | $0.65 / lb | +$0.06 | $0.65 - $0.65 |
| 1/9/2025 | $0.59 / lb | -$0.01 | $0.59 - $0.59 |
| 12/11/2024 | $0.60 / lb | — no change | $0.60 - $0.60 |
| 12/8/2024 | $0.60 / lb | +$0.25 | $0.60 - $0.60 |
| 12/3/2024 | $0.35 / lb | -$0.35 | $0.35 - $0.35 |
| 10/23/2024 | $0.70 / lb | -$0.05 | $0.70 - $0.70 |
| 10/8/2024 | $0.75 / lb | +$0.27 | $0.75 - $0.75 |
| 9/26/2024 | $0.48 / lb | -$0.05 | $0.48 - $0.48 |
| 9/19/2024 | $0.53 / lb | -$0.12 | $0.53 - $0.53 |
| 9/11/2024 | $0.65 / lb | +$0.10 | $0.65 - $0.65 |
| 8/10/2024 | $0.55 / lb | +$0.15 | $0.55 - $0.55 |
| 7/29/2024 | $0.40 / lb | -$0.20 | $0.40 - $0.40 |
| 7/25/2024 | $0.60 / lb | -$0.05 | $0.60 - $0.60 |
| 7/13/2024 | $0.65 / lb | +$0.10 | $0.65 - $0.65 |
| 6/23/2024 | $0.55 / lb | +$0.10 | $0.55 - $0.55 |
| 6/21/2024 | $0.45 / lb | -$0.10 | $0.45 - $0.45 |
| 6/18/2024 | $0.55 / lb | -$0.05 | $0.55 - $0.55 |
| 5/26/2024 | $0.60 / lb | +$0.10 | $0.60 - $0.60 |
| 4/14/2024 | $0.50 / lb | +$0.05 | $0.50 - $0.50 |
| 3/1/2024 | $0.45 / lb | -$0.05 | $0.45 - $0.45 |
| 12/16/2023 | $0.50 / lb | +$0.20 | $0.50 - $0.50 |
| 12/11/2023 | $0.30 / lb | -$0.25 | $0.30 - $0.30 |
| 11/17/2023 | $0.55 / lb | — no change | $0.55 - $0.55 |
| 10/3/2023 | $0.55 / lb | +$0.03 | $0.55 - $0.55 |
| 10/2/2023 | $0.52 / lb | -$0.08 | $0.52 - $0.52 |
| 10/1/2023 | $0.60 / lb | +$0.05 | $0.60 - $0.60 |
| 9/30/2023 | $0.55 / lb | +$0.05 | $0.55 - $0.55 |
| 6/3/2023 | $0.50 / lb | +$0.15 | $0.50 - $0.50 |
| 5/30/2023 | $0.35 / lb | -$0.43 | $0.35 - $0.35 |
| 3/29/2023 | $0.78 / lb | +$0.13 | $0.78 - $0.78 |
| 3/24/2023 | $0.65 / lb | +$0.20 | $0.65 - $0.65 |
| 3/13/2023 | $0.45 / lb | -$0.15 | $0.45 - $0.45 |
| 1/23/2023 | $0.60 / lb | +$0.10 | $0.60 - $0.60 |
| 1/22/2023 | $0.50 / lb | +$0.05 | $0.50 - $0.50 |
| 11/27/2022 | $0.45 / lb | — no change | $0.45 - $0.45 |
| 9/28/2022 | $0.45 / lb | -$0.22 | $0.45 - $0.45 |
| 8/13/2022 | $0.67 / lb | +$0.22 | $0.67 - $0.67 |
| 8/12/2022 | $0.45 / lb | -$0.40 | $0.45 - $0.45 |
| 7/1/2022 | $0.85 / lb | +$0.25 | $0.85 - $0.85 |
| 5/28/2022 | $0.60 / lb | +$0.05 | $0.60 - $0.60 |
| 5/26/2022 | $0.55 / lb | +$0.10 | $0.55 - $0.55 |
| 5/24/2022 | $0.45 / lb | -$0.25 | $0.45 - $0.45 |
| 5/23/2022 | $0.70 / lb | — no change | $0.70 - $0.70 |
| 5/20/2022 | $0.70 / lb | — no change | $0.70 - $0.70 |
| 5/14/2022 | $0.70 / lb | +$0.10 | $0.70 - $0.70 |
| 1/26/2022 | $0.60 / lb | +$0.30 | $0.60 - $0.60 |
| 12/9/2021 | $0.30 / lb | -$0.35 | $0.30 - $0.30 |
| 12/4/2021 | $0.65 / lb | +$0.10 | $0.65 - $0.65 |
| 10/18/2021 | $0.55 / lb | +$0.10 | $0.55 - $0.55 |
| 9/22/2021 | $0.45 / lb | +$0.05 | $0.45 - $0.45 |
| 9/20/2021 | $0.40 / lb | -$0.10 | $0.40 - $0.40 |
| 8/3/2021 | $0.50 / lb | +$0.05 | $0.50 - $0.50 |
| 4/19/2021 | $0.45 / lb | +$0.25 | $0.45 - $0.45 |
| 4/10/2021 | $0.20 / lb | -$0.15 | $0.20 - $0.20 |
| 3/3/2021 | $0.35 / lb | +$0.05 | $0.35 - $0.35 |
| 1/25/2021 | $0.30 / lb | — no change | $0.30 - $0.30 |
| 1/20/2021 | $0.30 / lb | +$0.15 | $0.30 - $0.30 |
| 12/5/2020 | $0.15 / lb | -$0.10 | $0.15 - $0.15 |
| 11/24/2020 | $0.25 / lb | +$0.05 | $0.25 - $0.25 |
| 11/12/2020 | $0.20 / lb | -$0.03 | $0.20 - $0.20 |
| 10/25/2020 | $0.23 / lb | -$0.03 | $0.15 - $0.30 |
| 8/13/2020 | $0.26 / lb | -$0.04 | $0.26 - $0.26 |
| 3/6/2020 | $0.30 / lb | — no change | $0.30 - $0.30 |
| 12/9/2019 | $0.30 / lb | +$0.05 | $0.30 - $0.30 |
| 11/17/2019 | $0.25 / lb | -$0.15 | $0.25 - $0.25 |
| 9/25/2019 | $0.40 / lb | +$0.05 | $0.40 - $0.40 |
| 9/11/2019 | $0.35 / lb | +$0.02 | $0.35 - $0.35 |
| 8/25/2019 | $0.33 / lb | +$0.06 | $0.33 - $0.33 |
| 8/23/2019 | $0.27 / lb | -$0.14 | $0.27 - $0.27 |
| 7/24/2019 | $0.41 / lb | +$0.01 | $0.41 - $0.41 |
| 7/9/2019 | $0.40 / lb | -$0.05 | $0.40 - $0.40 |
| 6/23/2019 | $0.45 / lb | +$0.10 | $0.45 - $0.45 |
| 4/17/2019 | $0.35 / lb | -$0.05 | $0.35 - $0.35 |
| 1/2/2019 | $0.40 / lb | — no change | $0.40 - $0.40 |
| 10/7/2018 | $0.40 / lb | -$0.08 | $0.40 - $0.40 |
| 7/7/2017 | $0.48 / lb | +$0.02 | $0.48 - $0.48 |
| 3/13/2017 | $0.46 / lb | +$0.01 | $0.46 - $0.46 |
| 5/12/2016 | $0.45 / lb | -$0.07 | $0.45 - $0.45 |
| 6/28/2015 | $0.52 / lb | -$0.14 | $0.52 - $0.52 |
| 5/14/2015 | $0.66 / lb | -$0.04 | $0.66 - $0.66 |
| 2/14/2015 | $0.70 / lb | +$0.02 | $0.70 - $0.70 |
| 12/9/2014 | $0.68 / lb | +$0.03 | $0.68 - $0.68 |
| 5/10/2012 | $0.65 / lb | +$0.10 | $0.65 - $0.65 |
The Deal with Chrome Plated Aluminum Wheels
Whether you are hauling a few rims from a garage cleanout or a full trailer load in the US, knowing exactly what you are throwing on the scale is the difference between a solid payday and a frustrating trip. Chrome plated aluminum wheels look flashy on the street, but they are a headache for foundries. That thick layer of chrome—along with the nickel and copper base layers used to bond it—contaminates the aluminum melt. Because of this, scrap buyers pay less for chrome wheels than they do for bare, clean alloys. Right now, national data shows these wheels pulling an average of $0.66 per pound, with a floor around $0.60 and a ceiling near $0.80.
Spotting the Fake: True Chrome vs. Clad
One of the biggest mistakes rookie peddlers make is confusing real chrome plating with "chrome clad" wheels. True chrome is electroplated directly onto the cast aluminum rim. Clad wheels, on the other hand, are just standard aluminum rims with a cheap, chrome-looking plastic face permanently glued to the front. If you roll across the scale with Clad Aluminum Wheels (Plastic Face) expecting the true chrome price, the yard will immediately bump you down to a dirty aluminum rate.
Yard Pro Tip: Do the tap test to avoid nasty surprises at the scale. Tap the face of the wheel with the heavy end of a screwdriver or your pocket magnet. If it rings metallic, it is true chrome plating. If it gives a dull plastic "thud," it is a clad wheel. Buyers hate the heavy-duty industrial glue used on clad wheels, so either expect a severe downgrade or get ready to chisel that plastic off to sell the rim as clean aluminum.
Prepping Your Rims for Maximum Payout
If you want to hit that $0.80 mark, your prep game needs to be flawless. Local yards will dock your ticket for any non-aluminum attachments. Before you load up, make sure you follow this basic checklist:
- Dismount the Rubber: Tires must be completely removed. Yards will reject them or pay literal pennies for the gross weight if the rubber is still mounted.
- Strip the Weights: Knock off all lead, steel, or zinc wheel weights from the lip or inner barrel.
- Pull the Stems: Cut or yank the rubber valve stems and remove any internal TPMS sensors.
- Pop the Caps: Center caps are usually plastic. Toss them in the trash before you weigh in.
Most importantly, keep your grades separated. If you mix your chrome rims into a gaylord of Clean Aluminum Auto Wheels (Alloy 356), the scale master will downgrade the entire bin to the lower chrome price. That lazy sorting mistake will easily cost you $0.28 per pound on the whole load!
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do chrome wheels pay less than clean aluminum?
It comes down to melting purity. Foundries have to deal with the heavy metals used in the electroplating process, which pollutes the final aluminum batch. Because of the extra processing and chemical loss during recycling, scrap yards price chrome plated rims roughly 33.9% below the LME spot price for primary aluminum.
How do these compare to commercial truck rims?
Semi wheels are in a completely different league. Commercial truck rims are usually forged from dense 6061 alloy, not the cast 356 alloy used in passenger cars. If you get your hands on them, Clean Truck & Semi Wheels (Alloy 6061) typically run anywhere from $0.65 to $0.80/lb. Never mix forged semi rims with standard cast or chrome auto wheels, or you'll lose out on significant profit.
Chrome Plated Aluminum Wheels scrap prices — find in your state on the map
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