Price data · 8 September 2026·Cars & garages
Alloy wheels scrap value UK
Kerbed, corroded or simply the wrong size, alloy wheels are one of the cleaner aluminium grades a yard sees. Each wheel is 7-17 kg of cast aluminium alloy, priced per kilo once the tyre is off. The table below prices each common size at today's aluminium-wheel rate.
Worth today
Latest16" alloy wheel
£11–£14
per wheel, at 8–10 kg × £1.44/kg (Aluminium Wheels)
UK yard average. Your yard will differ by region, load size and how clean the metal is.
What each type is worth
Weight × today's grade price
Typical weights from manufacturer data and yard experience. The value column is that weight multiplied by today's UK average for the grade a yard would pay it as.
How yards grade alloy wheels
Alloy wheels are a named grade at most UK yards, above cast aluminium because the alloy is consistent and clean. Yards want the tyre off; many will accept valve stems but deduct for stick-on balancing weights, steel inserts and centre caps. A wheel still on its tyre is either refused or paid as dirty aluminium. Chrome-plated and diamond-cut finishes are fine. Magnesium wheels from a handful of performance cars are a different metal and priced separately, if taken at all.
Getting the best price
- Get the tyres off. A tyre bay will usually do it for a pound or two per wheel, or free if they keep the tyre.
- Knock off the balancing weights and pull the centre caps. Both are deductions.
- Test with a magnet. If it sticks firmly the wheel is steel and worth a tenth as much.
- Sell straight sets before scrapping them. Four matching OEM wheels in usable condition sell for far more than scrap on Marketplace or to a breaker.
- Four wheels is a sensible minimum load; a boot full is better.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much are scrap alloy wheels worth in the UK?
Each wheel is priced by weight at the aluminium-wheel rate. A 16-inch wheel weighs 8-10 kg, a 18-inch wheel 11-14 kg. The live table above shows today's value per wheel and per set of four.
Do scrap yards take alloy wheels with tyres on?
Some do but at a much lower rate, and many refuse. Remove the tyres first: a tyre fitter will usually take them off cheaply and dispose of the tyre for you.
How much does an alloy wheel weigh?
Roughly 6-8 kg for a 14-inch wheel, 8-10 kg for 16-inch, 11-14 kg for 18-inch and up to 17 kg for 20-inch. Van and 4x4 wheels can reach 20 kg.
Are alloy wheels worth more than scrap aluminium?
Yes. Wheels are a clean, single-alloy grade so yards pay above the cast aluminium rate. Usable wheels are worth more again sold as parts rather than by weight.
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