Will OEM Evo IX MR (2006) BBS forged 17x8 ET38 wheel fit a Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII (2003-2005)?
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Short answer: Yes, reportedly Limited
Verdict:Fits Limited confidence (1 of 3) · 4 sources
Yes, reportedly: Yes, per owners.
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 IX MR (2006) BBS forged 17x8 ET38 wheel |
|---|---|
| Part comes from | Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX (2006) |
| Vehicle | Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII (2003-2005) |
| Years | 2003-2005 |
| Trim / condition | all |
| Verdict | Fits Reported to fit |
| Confidence | Limited 1 of 3 — Forum, Reddit or anecdotal report, or ambiguous/partial detail. Treat as a lead to research. |
| Last verified | 2026-10-26 (date the cited sources were last read) |
Details
Yes, per owners. The 2006 MR BBS is 17x8 +38 (MMNA sheet), and owners say it is the same wheel as the 2005 VIII MR's BBS. Use OEM-type nuts; owners report flat-seat nuts on these wheels.
Specs
- bolt pattern: 5x114.3
- centerbore mm: 67.1
- size: 17x8
- offset mm: 38
- tire: P235/45R17 93W
Related build entries
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 spare, Evo VIII 2003 (17x4T steel ET30, T125/70D17) — 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
This part on other generations
- Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX (2006) — Specification Factory spec
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Sources
- 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 MR: 17 x 8JJ +38 BBS forged.
- Everything to know about evo 8/9/10 OEM wheels — EvolutionM forum (forum thread; read 2026-10-26; full page read)8/9 MR BBS listed as one wheel.
- Evo 8, 9 & MR Wheel Offsets & Fitment — DSMtuners forum (forum thread; read 2026-10-26; full page read)Owners: the 8 and 9 BBS wheels are the same.
- Which lug nuts and valve stem — EvolutionM forum (forum thread; read 2026-10-26; full page read)Flat-seat nuts on MR wheels.
Summaries are in our own words. Fitment is not guaranteed — disclaimer.
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