ScrapCurrent Prices for Scrap Aluminum Rims & Wheels in the US
In-depth analytics for aluminum wheels and rims prices in the US. Compare local scrap yard buyout rates with LME Aluminum exchange benchmarks, use the lot calculator to estimate your payout, and find the yards with the best offers near you.
Price trends for aluminum wheels and rims by grade
over the last 6 monthsIn the last 6 months in the Aluminum Rims & Wheels category: price is up for 6 grades, price is steady for 8 grades, and price is down for 11 grades.
Aluminum Rims & Wheels scrap prices by grade in the US
Clean alloy wheels (Alloy 356 or 6061) pay the most; plastic-faced or chrome-plated wheels are discounted. Click any grade to get a detailed price chart, market analysis, and a list of yards currently paying the most.
Scrap yards paying the most for aluminum wheels and rims in the US
Live prices from local scrap yards across the U.S.. Compare offers and find the buyer paying the most.
Astro City Scrap Metal
Stuff Recycling
CMC Recycling
Weiner Iron & Metal Corp
Western Oklahoma Metal Recycling LLC
Brenner Recycling
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🚀 List your scrap yard ⟶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 across the U.S..
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.
| Grade | Exchange (100%) | Yard Price (per lb) | Grade Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum BX | $1.14/ lb LME | $2.30/ lb | High Grade•202% Why above exchange? |
| Aluminum 6063 Extrusion (Clean) | $1.14/ lb LME | $1.46/ lb | Mid Grade•128% Why above exchange? |
| Aluminum Wire (EC / Clean) | $1.14/ lb LME | $1.33/ lb | Mid Grade•116% Why above exchange? |
| Aluminum 5052 (Plate) | $1.14/ lb LME | $1.31/ lb | Mid Grade•115% Why above exchange? |
| Clean Aluminum Auto Wheels (Alloy 356) | $1.14/ lb LME | $1.22/ lb | Mid Grade•107% |
| Painted Aluminum Extrusion | $1.14/ lb LME | $1.07/ lb | Mid Grade•94% Why above exchange? |
| Lithographic Plates (Litho) | $1.14/ lb LME | $1.03/ lb | Mid Grade•90% Why above exchange? |
| Aluminum Clips & MLC | $1.14/ lb LME | $0.88/ lb | Mid Grade•77% |
| Dirty & Irony Aluminum Wheels | $1.14/ lb LME | $0.85/ lb | Mid Grade•75% |
| Aluminum Cans (UBC) | $1.14/ lb LME | $0.85/ lb | Low Grade•74% |
| Aluminum 6061 Structural | $1.14/ lb LME | $0.81/ lb | Low Grade•71% |
| Aluminum Siding & Gutters | $1.14/ lb LME | $0.81/ lb | Low Grade•71% |
| Chrome Plated Aluminum Wheels | $1.14/ lb LME | $0.80/ lb | Low Grade•70% |
| Dirty Aluminum Extrusion | $1.14/ lb LME | $0.80/ lb | Low Grade•70% |
| Clean Truck & Semi Wheels (Alloy 6061) | $1.14/ lb LME | $0.74/ lb | Low Grade•65% |
| Clean Aluminum Sheet | $1.14/ lb LME | $0.73/ lb | Low Grade•64% |
| Aluminum 3003 | $1.14/ lb LME | $0.70/ lb | Low Grade•61% |
| Cast Aluminum | $1.14/ lb LME | $0.70/ lb | Low Grade•61% |
| Thermal Break Aluminum | $1.14/ lb LME | $0.69/ lb | Low Grade•61% |
| Painted & Old Sheet Aluminum | $1.14/ lb LME | $0.63/ lb | Low Grade•55% |
| Clad Aluminum Wheels (Plastic Face) | $1.14/ lb LME | $0.53/ lb | Low Grade•46% |
| Aluminum Wire (Insulated / ACSR) | $1.14/ lb LME | $0.45/ lb | Low Grade•40% |
| Aluminum Turnings | $1.14/ lb LME | $0.32/ lb | Low Grade•28% |
| Irony & Breakage Aluminum | $1.14/ lb LME | $0.27/ lb | Low Grade•24% |
| Aluminum Foil & Light Gauge | $1.14/ lb LME | $0.13/ lb | Low Grade•11% |
📊 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.
Map of scrap yards buying aluminum wheels and rims
The map below shows yards currently listing prices for aluminum wheels and rims. Select your state on the map or from the list to see current per-pound rates for all grades at local yards.