What kind of wheel is this

Look like Porsche Fuchs (pronounced books). Bolt pattern 5x130. If you were able to have one without tires mounted, you could tell if they are real or replica. Real Fuchs are alloy and very light weight.

 

If they are real, they are very valuable (your set of 4 would be around $2K). Options include a quality spacer (search tab) or replica wheel in wider width for the rear. 

"Fuchs" is German for fox, BTW.  Blaupunkt = Blue Point (takes some of the romance out, doesn't it?)

Like Jim said, they are Fuchs.  They look horrible on a Speedster, but I'll give you $20 each for them if you buy some new wheels.
Seriously, they are my favorite wheel in the world and the one in the picture looks extremely nice and could very well be a real Fuchs rather than a knock-off, but even some of the knock-offs are very nice.
I say keep them and enjoy them and post some pics of the whole car.

 

They are original equipment on 911's, and a very high quality wheel. A genuine Fuchs wheel is forged, the back side is machined and very smooth as well and you will see a part # starting with 901 or 911 (probably 901.361012.04, as the 5 1/2's were marked). Some earlier wheels were ink-stamped with the part #'s but most have raised letters/numbers as part of the forging. A Fuchs 5.5x15 will weigh about 11 lbs. They came as 15x4 1/2's, 5 1/2's, 6's, 7's (2 different offsets, or backspacings), 8's, 9's and 11's. They made 16's as well- 6's, 7's, 8's, and 9's

 

Note- Some people believe they are magnesium, but they are not; they are forged from aluminum. Mahle "gasburners" are the only magnesium wheel ever made for Porsche (that came on a production car) that I know of. 15x5 1/2"and about 9lbs; they're really light!

 

As Jim said, cast copies are heavier (16 or 17lbs for cast vs 12lbs. for a 15x6) and the backside of the rim area is not as smooth (the ones I've seen). I know 15x4 1/2's 51/2's and 6's have been made. I think 15x7 cast copies have been made in the past but a quick look at California Import Parts online didn't dig up any. I'm not sure if the 16's have been copied.

 

Fuchs part# and fox logo on the backside of one of the spokes- 

 

 

Nope....  Fooks with an F

http://www.pronouncenames.com/pronounce/fuchs

Fuchs = Fooks rhymes with books

Thanks, guys! When the car gets here I can pull a wheel and see if they are genuine or re-pops. I thought they might be Fuchs similar what I've seen on 911's

I saw one of these wide-bodies a few years ago in AZ with the same type wheel, narrow in the front and about 8'' in the rear. Made the car look nasty

 

If they are re-pops where do I look for a wider rim...Fuchs are expensive$$$

Save your money and buy a set of 1 to 2" spacers to move the wheel out. You will get the look you want for less money. I think your spacing looks good!

Yeah. Nice wheel....save if you can!

Best looking wheel on a wide body in my opinion!

That's how "Dos Speedy" rolls...

 

 

If yours are 5.5x15" then they might actually have a 901 part number and a heart instead of a fox.  If so - I'd put them up for sale and look for some 16 or 17" replicas - add new tires and bank the rest of the $$$.

 

Here's link to part numbers, offsets, weights, etc.

 

http://members.rennlist.com/911pcars/WheelWts.html

 

A little paint (or a lot of polishing) and you can really the look!

 

 

One of the best German words is Rathaus --- which is appropriately City Hall

 

Schmuck is not a putz but is something the ladies like --- jewelry 

You can always go with Alan's repro version - know as a "Woodie"

 

 

'Books' was not what I typed! I hate when Auto-Correct messes with the shirt I write on here! 

From what I've seen on SAMBA 5.5 Fuchs wheels are going for considerably more than wider 16" wheels, which would look very nice on a wide body.

Having said that, I agree with Tom-buy spacers (may need longer lug bolts.  They're a much cheaper solution.

I'm guessing or assuming I should say that it is pronounced rat-house??