Scrap Dirty & Irony Aluminum Wheels Prices in Missouri
Current Dirty & Irony Aluminum Wheels prices at scrap yards in Missouri. Compare local offers against the U.S. national average to get the most money for your scrap.
Average Dirty & Irony Aluminum Wheels Price
The min/max range reflects a blended index (local + national data). Your local high may be lower.
- Low (up to $0.46): Floor price, typically for small loads.
- Mid ($0.64): A fair deal for standard quantities.
- High ($0.87+): Top-dollar rate. Offered for large commercial loads or by the most competitive buyers.
Pricing verified from 2 live board rates today.
Dirty & Irony Aluminum Wheels price reference for Missouri
Scrap yards in Missouri don’t always update their prices in real time. To give you a reliable current value, we use the U.S. national average ($0.81/lb). The secondary metals market tracks exchange moves consistently across the country. Use this national figure as your benchmark when negotiating with local yards. Dirty & Irony Aluminum Wheels prices across the U.S. →
Top Paying Scrap Yards for Dirty & Irony Aluminum Wheels Missouri
These are scrap yards in Missouri that recently updated Dirty & Irony Aluminum Wheels prices in our database. Call them to lock in a quote. If your city isn't listed, use the National Index above as a bargaining reference with your nearest buyer.
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The #1 rule at scrap yards: if you mix grades, they’ll weigh everything at the lowest rate. See the price gap below — if you have higher-value metal, always sort and weigh each grade separately to avoid leaving money on the table.
Historical Price Trends for Dirty Aluminum Wheels
This chart shows where the market is headed. If the line is climbing, prices are rising — you might get a better deal in a few days. If it’s dropping, don’t wait: sell today before yards lower their buy prices further.
Dirty & Irony Aluminum Wheels: Scrap Yard Price vs. World Market (LME)
Avg scrap yard price
World market price (LME)
Dirty & Irony 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 | $0.65 | -$0.44 (40.3%) |
| February 2026 | $1.2032 | $0.73 | -$0.47 (39.4%) |
| January 2026 | $1.051423 | $0.63 | -$0.42 (39.7%) |
| December 2025 | $0.982942 | $0.61 | -$0.38 (38.2%) |
| November 2025 | $0.930043 | $0.56 | -$0.37 (39.7%) |
| October 2025 | $0.887584 | $0.51 | -$0.37 (42%) |
| September 2025 | $0.86119 | $0.52 | -$0.34 (39.7%) |
| August 2025 | $0.866703 | $0.52 | -$0.34 (39.7%) |
| July 2025 | $0.837774 | $0.50 | -$0.33 (39.8%) |
| June 2025 | $0.802343 | $0.48 | -$0.32 (39.7%) |
| May 2025 | $0.807171 | $0.49 | -$0.32 (39.7%) |
| April 2025 | $0.744003 | $0.45 | -$0.30 (39.8%) |
| March 2025 | $0.878574 | $0.53 | -$0.35 (39.7%) |
| February 2025 | $0.893382 | $0.54 | -$0.35 (39.5%) |
| January 2025 | $0.812942 | $0.49 | -$0.32 (39.6%) |
| December 2024 | $0.805026 | $0.49 | -$0.32 (39.7%) |
| November 2024 | $0.80919 | $0.49 | -$0.32 (39.9%) |
| October 2024 | $0.84811 | $0.51 | -$0.34 (39.6%) |
| September 2024 | $0.84145 | $0.51 | -$0.33 (39.7%) |
| August 2024 | $0.838665 | $0.51 | -$0.33 (39.5%) |
| July 2024 | $0.905877 | $0.55 | -$0.36 (39.5%) |
| June 2024 | $0.957757 | $0.58 | -$0.38 (39.5%) |
| May 2024 | $0.995197 | $0.60 | -$0.39 (39.6%) |
| April 2024 | $0.9588 | $0.58 | -$0.38 (39.6%) |
| March 2024 | $0.916803 | $0.55 | -$0.36 (39.6%) |
| February 2024 | $0.908876 | $0.55 | -$0.36 (39.7%) |
| January 2024 | $0.981155 | $0.59 | -$0.39 (39.7%) |
| December 2023 | $0.992781 | $0.60 | -$0.39 (39.6%) |
| November 2023 | $0.936113 | $0.56 | -$0.37 (39.7%) |
| October 2023 | $0.91751 | $0.57 | -$0.35 (38.2%) |
| September 2023 | $0.946997 | $0.59 | -$0.35 (37.5%) |
| August 2023 | $0.930013 | $0.56 | -$0.37 (39.6%) |
| July 2023 | $0.934068 | $0.56 | -$0.37 (39.6%) |
| June 2023 | $0.944237 | $0.57 | -$0.37 (39.5%) |
| May 2023 | $0.9455 | $0.57 | -$0.37 (39.6%) |
| April 2023 | $0.971563 | $0.59 | -$0.38 (39.5%) |
| March 2023 | $1.031729 | $0.66 | -$0.37 (35.7%) |
| February 2023 | $1.081664 | $0.65 | -$0.43 (39.6%) |
| January 2023 | $1.063787 | $0.64 | -$0.42 (39.7%) |
| December 2022 | $1.03949 | $0.63 | -$0.41 (39.8%) |
| November 2022 | $1.026153 | $0.62 | -$0.41 (39.6%) |
| October 2022 | $0.962755 | $0.58 | -$0.38 (39.5%) |
| September 2022 | $0.9553 | $0.57 | -$0.38 (39.9%) |
| August 2022 | $1.004379 | $0.61 | -$0.40 (39.5%) |
Dirty & Irony 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/17/2026 | $0.75 / lb | +$0.10 | $0.75 - $0.75 |
| 12/12/2025 | $0.65 / lb | +$0.19 | $0.65 - $0.65 |
| 10/9/2025 | $0.46 / lb | -$0.24 | $0.46 - $0.46 |
| 10/3/2023 | $0.70 / lb | -$0.05 | $0.70 - $0.70 |
| 3/27/2023 | $0.75 / lb | +$0.20 | $0.75 - $0.75 |
| 9/28/2022 | $0.55 / lb | -$0.10 | $0.55 - $0.55 |
Cashing In On Dirty & Irony Aluminum Wheels
If you run a tire shop, a towing outfit, or just happen to pull rims off junk cars in Missouri, you are going to end up with Dirty & Irony Aluminum Wheels. These are standard aluminum alloy rims that still have foreign attachments like steel lug nuts, heavy lead or steel wheel weights, rubber valve stems, or even the whole tire still mounted. Because the yard has to dedicate labor to process and strip these down before melting, they pay a penalized rate. Right now, our data shows national payouts ranging from $0.75 on the low end to $0.87 for cleaner but not-quite-perfect loads.
Don't Give Away Clean Rims for Dirty Prices
The scale master is always looking for the easiest way to classify your load. If you toss just one irony wheel with a massive steel hub ring or a thick layer of wheel weights into a pile of Clean Aluminum Auto Wheels (Alloy 356), you just killed the value of the entire skid. Yards will downgrade the whole batch to the dirty rate. Expect to eat a loss of roughly $0.13 per pound just because you didn't separate the clean rims from the irony ones. Segregation is the easiest money you will make in this business.
The Scrapper's Guide to Processing Aluminum Wheels
Knowing exactly what makes a wheel "dirty" is the key to maximizing your scrap ticket. Here is what yards look out for when you hit the scale Missouri:
- Wheel Weights: Lead or steel balancing weights clamped to the rim edge.
- Valve Stems: Rubber or TPMS sensor valve stems left inside the air hole.
- Hubcaps and Plastics: If it has a glued-on plastic face, you are actually dealing with Clad Aluminum Wheels (Plastic Face), which is priced differently.
- Steel Inserts: Some rims have steel center rings or heavily rusted-in steel lug nuts that are tough to remove.
Yard Pro Tip: Keep a sturdy crowbar and a pair of heavy-duty pliers in your truck. Popping off steel wheel weights and snapping out rubber valve stems takes about 15 seconds per wheel. If you take the time to do this, many yards will bump your irony wheels up to the clean alloy price, instantly increasing your payout with almost zero effort. Just ensure your magnet doesn't catch on any steel inserts left behind!
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Dirty & Irony Aluminum Wheels worth right now?
Prices fluctuate based on the LME markets, generally tracking about 39.6% below spot aluminum. Currently, the national average sits at $0.81 per pound. Yards factor in the heavy labor required to remove the "irony" components when setting this price floor.
Can I leave the tire on the rim when I scrap it?
Most scrap yards will accept wheels with tires still mounted, but you will take a massive hit on the price—sometimes dropping well below $0.75 per pound, or they may even deduct a flat tire disposal fee. It is almost always better to dismount the tire before scrapping the rim.
How does this compare to chrome-plated wheels?
Chrome-plated rims are treated differently because the heavy chrome plating can contaminate an aluminum melt. Chrome Plated Aluminum Wheels generally trade around $0.60 to $0.80/lb, depending on the buyer's downstream processing capabilities.
Is it worth cleaning my irony wheels?
Absolutely. Stripping the steel weights and rubber valves upgrades your material to Clean Aluminum Auto Wheels (Alloy 356), which pays significantly more per pound. However, if the lug nuts are completely seized and rusted tight to the aluminum, you might just have to cut your losses and sell it as irony.
Dirty & Irony Aluminum Wheels scrap prices in Missouri on the map
The map shows cities in Missouri with Dirty & Irony Aluminum Wheels scrap prices. Click a marker or pick a city in the list below to see Dirty & Irony Aluminum Wheels prices in that location.