ALUTEC is a comparatively young firm in the light alloy wheel sector. It was established in 1996 in Fußgönheim, Rheinland-Pfalz, in the same region as the headquarters of wheel makers RIAL. The two firms merged in 1998, but continued to produce rims under both brand names. The sense of lightness conveyed by ALUTEC rims make them a favourite with tuners – and they work well as part of a more high-fashion look,   New, up-to-the minute designs arrive frequently on the market, finding large numbers of fans and buyers.