What is the factory spec for the OEM Evo VIII (2003-05 base/RS/VIII) Enkei 17x8 ET38 wheel on a Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII (2003-2005)?
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Short answer: Factory specification Reported
Verdict:Factory spec Reported confidence (2 of 3) · 4 sources
Factory specification: Factory wheel.
Safety-critical part. Manufacturer sources are cited, but they disagree or are incomplete for this fitment, so this entry is held below "Confirmed". Have the work done or checked by a qualified professional and confirm figures and part numbers against the service manual or the manufacturer.
| Part | OEM Evo VIII (2003-05 base/RS/VIII) Enkei 17x8 ET38 wheel |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII (2003-2005) |
| Years | 2003-2005 |
| Trim / condition | all 2003-04; 2005 RS and Evolution VIII (not MR) |
| Verdict | Factory spec Specification |
| Confidence | Reported 2 of 3 — Stated by one reasonably reputable source (retailer, shop, magazine). Not independently confirmed. |
| Last verified | 2026-10-26 (date the cited sources were last read) |
Details
Factory wheel. Mitsubishi's 2003 US service manual lists a 17x8JJ aluminum wheel at offset 38 on PCD 114.3 with P235/45R17 93W tires, and the 2003 press kit names Enkei as the maker. MMNA's 2004 kit and 2005 releases keep 17-inch Enkeis on non-MR cars, but only owners give the 2004-05 offset (+38). The 2003 size and offset are confirmed by the manual; the row is held at tier 2 because it also covers 2004-05.
Specs
- bolt pattern: 5x114.3
- centerbore mm: 67.1
- size: 17x8
- offset mm: 38
- tire: 235/45R17
- weight lb owner reported: 20.5
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- Factory wheel nut spec, Evo VIII/IX (M12x1.5) — Specification Factory spec
- OEM Evo IX (2006 RS/IX) Enkei 17x8 ET38 wheel — Reported to fit Fits
- OEM Evo IX MR (2006) BBS forged 17x8 ET38 wheel — Reported to fit Fits
This part on other generations
- Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX (2006) — Reported to fit Fits
- Nissan 350Z (Z33, 2003-2009) — Unclear — details missing Unclear
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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)2003: 17x8JJ, offset 38, PCD 114.3, P235/45R17 93W.
- 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Press Kit — Mitsubishi Motors North America (editorial; read 2026-10-26; full page read)2003: 17x8 Enkei, 235/45R17 ADVAN A046.
- 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Press Kit — Mitsubishi Motors North America (editorial; read 2026-10-26; full page read)2004: 17-inch Enkei, 235/45R17 A046.
- Everything to know about evo 8/9/10 OEM wheels — EvolutionM forum (forum thread; read 2026-10-26; full page read)VIII Enkei 17x8 +38, 67 mm, 20.50 lb; used 2003-05.
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