Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII (2003-2005): Wheels & tires mods
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What are the best wheels & tires mods for the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII (2003-2005)?
It depends on the car’s condition and how you use it. These are the 1 wheels & tires build entry we have sourced for this car: Swap between factory Evo VIII/IX wheels (Reported). Each lists caveats, related problems and sources so you can match it to your goal.
Swap between factory Evo VIII/IX wheels Reported
Every US VIII and IX factory wheel is 17x8 +38 on 5x114.3 with a 67.1 mm bore and a 235/45R17 tire, so Enkeis and MR/SE BBS wheels move between the two cars. The BBS forged wheels are each about 2.8 lb lighter than the Enkeis.
Caveats: Use OEM-type nuts; owners report flat-seat nuts on factory wheels. Torque to 98 ± 10 N·m (2003 manual).
Parts: OEM Evo VIII (2003-05 base/RS/VIII) Enkei 17x8 ET38 wheel, OEM Evo VIII MR (2005) BBS forged 17x8 ET38 wheel, OEM Evo IX (2006 RS/IX) Enkei 17x8 ET38 wheel, OEM Evo IX MR (2006) BBS forged 17x8 ET38 wheel
Sources (5)
- 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX specifications (MMNA spec sheet) — Mitsubishi Motors North America (hosted by The Auto Channel) (mfr spec; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
- 2003 Lancer Evolution service manual, group 31: wheel and tire — Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (mfr spec; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
- Lancer Evolution evolves highest-performance MR edition — Mitsubishi Motors North America (mfr spec; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
- Everything to know about evo 8/9/10 OEM wheels — EvolutionM forum (forum thread; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
- Which lug nuts and valve stem — EvolutionM forum (forum thread; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
More for this car
- All Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII (2003-2005) fitment answers · CT9A (Evolution VIII) common problems
- Newsletter archive: past issues with every new and corrected entry
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