What is the factory spec for the Factory spare, Evo VIII 2003 (17x4T steel ET30, T125/70D17) on a Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII (2003-2005)?
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Verdict:Factory spec Confirmed confidence (3 of 3) · 2 sources
Factory specification: Temporary spare per the 2003 service manual: 17x4T steel wheel at offset 30 on PCD 114.3 with a T125/70D17 98M tire.
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| Part | Factory spare, Evo VIII 2003 (17x4T steel ET30, T125/70D17) |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII (2003-2005) |
| Years | 2003 |
| Trim / condition | all |
| 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
Temporary spare per the 2003 service manual: 17x4T steel wheel at offset 30 on PCD 114.3 with a T125/70D17 98M tire. Confirmed for 2003 only; the 2006 IX sheet also lists a T125/70D17 spare on a 17-inch steel wheel.
Specs
- bolt pattern: 5x114.3
- centerbore mm: 67.1
- size: 17x4T
- offset mm: 30
- tire: T125/70D17 98M
- material: steel
Other wheels fitment for the CT9A (Evolution VIII)
- OEM Evo VIII (2003-05 base/RS/VIII) Enkei 17x8 ET38 wheel — Specification Factory spec
- OEM Evo VIII MR (2005) BBS forged 17x8 ET38 wheel — Specification Factory spec
- 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
More for this car
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- Newsletter archive: past issues with every new and corrected entry
Sources
- 2003 Lancer Evolution service manual, group 31: wheel and tire — Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (mfr spec; read 2026-10-26; full page read)Spare: steel 17 x 4T, offset 30, T125/70D17 98M.
- 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)2006: T125/70D17 on a 17-inch steel wheel.
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