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What is the factory spec for the Factory tire P235/45R17 93W (Evo VIII/IX, all US trims) on a Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII (2003-2005)?

Q: What is the factory spec for the Factory tire P235/45R17 93W (Evo VIII/IX, all US trims) on a Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII (2003-2005)?

Factory specification. Factory tire P235/45R17 93W (2003 service manual), a Yokohama ADVAN A046 made for the Evolution (2003 press kit). Limited to 2003, the only year a Mitsubishi document read gives the 93W rating. The dated 2004 RS release gives the same 235/45R17 Yokohama ADVAN size but calls the tires V-rated, and a 2005 review gives 235/45R17 93W for the MR; neither year is covered by this row.

Added 2026-10-26 · Updated 2026-10-26

Short answer: Factory specification Confirmed

Verdict:Factory spec Confirmed confidence (3 of 3) · 4 sources

Factory specification: Factory tire P235/45R17 93W (2003 service manual), a Yokohama ADVAN A046 made for the Evolution (2003 press kit).

Years: 2003 · Applies to: all (2003) · 4 sources · Last verified 2026-10-26

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Part	Factory tire P235/45R17 93W (Evo VIII/IX, all US trims)
Vehicle	Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII (2003-2005)
Years	2003
Trim / condition	all (2003)
Verdict	Factory spec Specification
Confidence	Confirmed 3 of 3 — Backed by a manufacturer document, or two or more independent sources agree on a specific checkable fact.
Last verified	2026-10-26 (date the cited sources were last read)

Details

Factory tire P235/45R17 93W (2003 service manual), a Yokohama ADVAN A046 made for the Evolution (2003 press kit). Limited to 2003, the only year a Mitsubishi document read gives the 93W rating. The dated 2004 RS release gives the same 235/45R17 Yokohama ADVAN size but calls the tires V-rated, and a 2005 review gives 235/45R17 93W for the MR; neither year is covered by this row.

Specs

size: P235/45R17 93W

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Sources

2003 Lancer Evolution service manual, group 31: wheel and tire — Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (mfr spec; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
P235/45R17 93W.
2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Press Kit — Mitsubishi Motors North America (editorial; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
235/45R17 Yokohama ADVAN A046.
2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution RS: a race-ready rally car — Mitsubishi Motors North America (mfr spec; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
2004: 17-inch Enkei wheels, Yokohama ADVAN 235/45R17 V-rated.
2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR Edition (review and spec list) — LAcar (editorial; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
2005 MR: 235/45R17 93W.

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