Price trends for aluminum wheels and rims by grade

over the last 30 days

In the last month in the Aluminum Rims & Wheels category: price is up for 8 grades, price is steady for 13 grades, and price is down for 4 grades.

How Have Prices Moved Over the Last 52 Weeks?
Over the past year, the category average ranged from $0.52 to $0.82.
Jun '25Sep '25Dec '25Mar '26Today
How Yard Prices Track the Exchange (LME)
Average discount to the exchange for this category: ~45.8% (-$0.73/ lb). Based on 25 grades with exchange data. Normal range for this category: 7%–93%.
✓ All 25 grades are within normal market range

U.S. National Price Benchmark — Aluminum Rims & Wheels in Missouri

Local scrap yards in Missouri sometimes post their prices with a short delay. To keep you informed of what your metal is worth right now, we use U.S. national averages as a reference. The secondary metals market responds to exchange moves in sync across the country — use this national benchmark when negotiating with local buyers. Aluminum Rims & Wheels prices across the U.S. →

Aluminum Rims & Wheels scrap prices by grade in Missouri

Here is the Aluminum Rims & Wheels data we have on file for Missouri. Local yards don't always update their online prices daily — if your grade isn't listed, use the National Benchmark above as leverage when negotiating with local buyers.

Aluminum BX U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$2.30/ lbRange: $1.80 – $2.80/ lb
Trend for 30 days: -11.0%
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Aluminum 6063 Extrusion (Clean) U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$1.48/ lbRange: $1.20 – $1.76/ lb
Trend for 30 days: -6.6%
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Aluminum 5052 (Plate) U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$1.36/ lbRange: $1.32 – $1.40/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Avg. Price:$1.28/ lbRange: $1.15 – $1.40/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.1%
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Aluminum Wire (EC / Clean) U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$1.15/ lbRange: $0.75 – $1.55/ lb
Trend for 90 days: -9.0%
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Painted Aluminum Extrusion U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$1.07/ lbRange: $1.04 – $1.10/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Lithographic Plates (Litho) U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$1.03/ lbRange: $0.85 – $1.20/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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+5.9% / 30 days
Aluminum Clips & MLC U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.90/ lbRange: $0.85 – $0.95/ lb
Trend for 30 days: +5.9%
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+6.0% / 90 days
Aluminum 6061 Structural U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.89/ lbRange: $0.72 – $1.05/ lb
Trend for 90 days: +6.0%
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+12.6% / 90 days
Chrome Plated Aluminum Wheels U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.85/ lbRange: $0.70 – $1.00/ lb
Trend for 90 days: +12.6%
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+2.3% / 90 days
Dirty & Irony Aluminum Wheels U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.85/ lbRange: $0.75 – $0.95/ lb
Trend for 90 days: +2.3%
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+3.5% / 30 days
Aluminum Siding & Gutters U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.84/ lbRange: $0.70 – $0.97/ lb
Trend for 30 days: +3.5%
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Cast Aluminum U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.81/ lbRange: $0.70 – $0.91/ lb
Trend for 30 days: +1.8%
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+12.1% / 6 mo.
Dirty Aluminum Extrusion U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.80/ lbRange: $0.60 – $1.00/ lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +12.1%
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+10.0% / 30 days
Clean Aluminum Sheet U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.76/ lbRange: $0.65 – $0.86/ lb
Trend for 30 days: +10.0%
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Avg. Price:$0.75/ lbRange: $0.70 – $0.80/ lb
Trend for 90 days: -5.9%
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Aluminum Cans (UBC) 3 local yards + USA reference
Avg. Price:$0.71/ lbRange: $0.61 – $0.81/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Aluminum 3003 U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.70/ lbRange: $0.70 – $0.70/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Thermal Break Aluminum U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.69/ lbRange: $0.58 – $0.80/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Avg. Price:$0.65/ lbRange: $0.55 – $0.75/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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+12.9% / 30 days
Painted & Old Sheet Aluminum U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.63/ lbRange: $0.50 – $0.75/ lb
Trend for 30 days: +12.9%
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Aluminum Wire (Insulated / ACSR) U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.50/ lbRange: $0.50 – $0.50/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Irony & Breakage Aluminum U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.33/ lbRange: $0.20 – $0.45/ lb
Trend for 30 days: -2.0%
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Aluminum Turnings U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.32/ lbRange: $0.20 – $0.43/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Aluminum Foil & Light Gauge U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.13/ lbRange: $0.10 – $0.15/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Scrap yards paying the most for aluminum wheels and rims in Missouri

Live prices from local scrap yards in Missouri. Compare offers and find the buyer paying the most.

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Updated 2/17/2026

McCoy Iron & Metal

Springfield, Missouri8 grades on price list
Aluminum Cans
$0.75/ lb|🠅 $0.10 (15%)
Aluminum Extrusion
$0.65/ lb|🠅 $0.10 (18%)
Aluminum
$0.60/ lb|🠅 $0.10 (20%)
Aluminum Breakage
$0.10/ lb|🠅 $0.02 (25%)
Clean Aluminum Car Wheels
$0.85/ lb|🠅 $0.10 (13%)
Diesel Wheels - Aluminum - Clean
$0.65/ lb|🠅 $0.10 (18%)
Chrome Car Wheels - Aluminum - Clean
$0.60/ lb|🠅 $0.10 (20%)
Dirty Aluminum Car Wheels
$0.75/ lb|🠅 $0.10 (15%)
Updated 2/17/2026

B & W Truck Repair

Taylor, Missouri6 grades on price list
Aluminum Cans
$0.60/ lb|🠅 $0.10 (20%)
Paint Extrusion
$0.65/ lb|🠅 $0.10 (18%)
Painted Aluminum
$0.60/ lb|🠅 $0.20 (50%)
EC Aluminum Wire
$0.75/ lb|🠅 $0.15 (25%)
Cast Aluminum
$0.50/ lb
Aluminum Truck Wheels
$0.55/ lb|🠅 $0.10 (22%)
Updated 2/17/2026

CMC Recycling

Joplin, Missouri5 grades on price list
Aluminum Cans
$0.50/ lb|🠅 $0.05 (11%)
Sheet Aluminum
$0.45/ lb|🠅 $0.15 (50%)
Cast Aluminum
$0.50/ lb|🠇 $0.05 (9%)
Irony Aluminum (include attachments)
$0.16/ lb
Clean Aluminum Wheels
$0.70/ lb|🠅 $0.10 (17%)
Updated 2/16/2026

Big Dog Recycling

Halfway, Missouri1 grade on price list
Aluminum Cans
$0.45/ lb
Updated 10/9/2025

S&S Recycling

Mountain View, Missouri13 grades on price list
Aluminum Cans
$0.30/ lb
6061 Aluminum
$0.59/ lb
Extruded Aluminum (Thermal)
$0.38/ lb
Extruded Aluminum (Irony)
$0.66/ lb
MLC/Clip Aluminum
$0.50/ lb
Old Sheet (dirty alum.)
$0.45/ lb|🠇 $0.10 (18%)
Cast Aluminum (clean)
$0.53/ lb|🠅 $0.21 (66%)
Aluminum Turnings
$0.09/ lb
Aluminum Breakage
$0.13/ lb
Aluminum Car Wheels (clean)
$0.75/ lb
Aluminum Truck Wheels
$0.55/ lb
Aluminum/Chrome Wheels
$0.60/ lb
Aluminum Wheels (dirty)
$0.46/ lb

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Price chart: aluminum wheels and rims grades and LME Aluminum exchange data

The chart shows average yard buyout rates and LME Aluminum exchange data for your selected aluminum wheels and rims grade. When the exchange moves up and local yard prices lag, they typically follow within a few trading days — a signal to hold if you can. When both lines drop, sell now before yards update their offers downward. Switch grades using the selector above the chart.

Calculate the value of your aluminum wheels and rims lot

Selling a mixed load? Pick the grades below — a weight field appears after you select at least one grade, then the calculator estimates your haul's value from current average prices Missouri.

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Compare aluminum wheels and rims grades and their value

Wheel pricing follows LME Aluminum with a premium for clean, sorted alloy. Chrome plating and plastic faces reduce effective aluminum content and therefore payout. Identifying your material correctly before selling is the single most effective step to maximize your payout.

GradeExchange (100%)Yard Price (per lb)Grade Quality
Aluminum BX $1.60/ lb LME$2.30/ lb
High Grade143%
Why above exchange?
Aluminum 6063 Extrusion (Clean) $1.60/ lb LME$1.48/ lb
Mid Grade92%
Why above exchange?
Aluminum 5052 (Plate) $1.60/ lb LME$1.36/ lb
Mid Grade85%
Clean Aluminum Auto Wheels (Alloy 356) $1.60/ lb LME$1.28/ lb
Mid Grade80%
Aluminum Wire (EC / Clean) $1.60/ lb LME$1.15/ lb
Mid Grade72%
Painted Aluminum Extrusion $1.60/ lb LME$1.07/ lb
Mid Grade67%
Lithographic Plates (Litho) $1.60/ lb LME$1.03/ lb
Mid Grade64%
Aluminum Clips & MLC $1.60/ lb LME$0.90/ lb
Mid Grade56%
Aluminum 6061 Structural $1.60/ lb LME$0.89/ lb
Mid Grade55%
Chrome Plated Aluminum Wheels $1.60/ lb LME$0.85/ lb
Mid Grade53%
Dirty & Irony Aluminum Wheels $1.60/ lb LME$0.85/ lb
Mid Grade53%
Aluminum Siding & Gutters $1.60/ lb LME$0.84/ lb
Low Grade52%
Cast Aluminum $1.60/ lb LME$0.81/ lb
Low Grade50%
Dirty Aluminum Extrusion $1.60/ lb LME$0.80/ lb
Low Grade50%
Clean Aluminum Sheet $1.60/ lb LME$0.76/ lb
Low Grade47%
Clean Truck & Semi Wheels (Alloy 6061) $1.60/ lb LME$0.75/ lb
Low Grade47%
Aluminum Cans (UBC) $1.60/ lb LME$0.71/ lb
Low Grade44%
Aluminum 3003 $1.60/ lb LME$0.70/ lb
Low Grade44%
Thermal Break Aluminum $1.60/ lb LME$0.69/ lb
Low Grade43%
Clad Aluminum Wheels (Plastic Face) $1.60/ lb LME$0.65/ lb
Low Grade41%
Painted & Old Sheet Aluminum $1.60/ lb LME$0.63/ lb
Low Grade39%
Aluminum Wire (Insulated / ACSR) $1.60/ lb LME$0.50/ lb
Low Grade31%
Irony & Breakage Aluminum $1.60/ lb LME$0.33/ lb
Low Grade20%
Aluminum Turnings $1.60/ lb LME$0.32/ lb
Low Grade20%
Aluminum Foil & Light Gauge $1.60/ lb LME$0.13/ lb
Low Grade8%

📊 What determines the value of aluminum wheels and rims:

  • Alloy grade: Alloy 356 (auto wheels) and 6061 (truck/semi wheels) are the benchmark clean grades with the highest per-pound rate.
  • Chrome plating: Electroplated chrome is nearly impossible to remove economically — these wheels are discounted to dirty/irony aluminum pricing.
  • Plastic-faced wheels: Clad wheels with a plastic decorative face are separated by most yards and priced below clean alloy.
  • Tire weights: Lead wheel weights still attached will get you flagged at the scale and lower the per-pound rate; pull them before selling.
💡 Tip: Remove valve stems, tire weights, and center caps before selling — a clean bare wheel grades higher.