How Much is Alloy Wheels Worth?
Alloy wheels from cars and vans are aluminium castings. Most scrap yards will take them without the tyres.
Estimated Payout
£5–£20
per item (guide only)
Primary Metal
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Expect roughly £0.80–£1.10/kg for clean alloy wheels. A standard 15" wheel might weigh 6–7kg, fetching around £6–£8. A set of four 17" wheels could be worth £30–£50 at today's rates.
Preparation Tips
Remove the tyres before taking to the yard — most yards charge to dispose of tyres or will not accept wheels with tyres on.
Alloy wheels — the aluminium wheels fitted to most modern cars — have good scrap value because they are made from high-grade aluminium alloy. They are accepted at most UK scrap yards and specialist wheel recyclers.
Current Prices
Scrap alloy wheels are priced by weight at aluminium rates, typically £0.70–£1.00/kg. A standard 16-inch alloy wheel weighs approximately 7–9kg, giving a value of £5–£9 per wheel. A full set of four is worth £20–£36 as scrap. Larger wheels (17–19 inch) weigh more and pay more.
| Wheel Size | Typical Weight | Value Per Wheel |
|---|---|---|
| 15 inch | 5–7kg | £3.50–£7 |
| 16 inch | 7–9kg | £5–£9 |
| 17 inch | 9–11kg | £6.50–£11 |
| 18 inch | 10–13kg | £7–£13 |
| 19 inch | 12–16kg | £8.50–£16 |
Preparation Tips
- Remove tyres before selling if possible — rubber reduces the per-kg value since it is weighed in with the metal
- Valves and wheel weights (small steel clips on the rim) have negligible effect on price
- Cracked or damaged wheels attract the same scrap rate — condition does not matter for recycling value
Where to Sell
General scrap yards accept alloy wheels. Specialist wheel refurbishment centres may offer more for wheels that are undamaged and in good cosmetic condition — worth checking before scrapping if the wheels are in reasonable shape.
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