Will OEM Evo VIII (2003-05 base/RS/VIII) Enkei 17x8 ET38 wheel fit a Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX (2006)?
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Short answer: Yes, reportedly Reported
Verdict:Fits Reported confidence (2 of 3) · 3 sources
Yes, reportedly: Yes.
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 |
|---|---|
| Part comes from | Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII (2003-2005) |
| Vehicle | Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX (2006) |
| Years | 2006 |
| Trim / condition | all |
| Verdict | Fits Reported to fit |
| 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
Yes. The VIII Enkei (17x8JJ ET38, PCD 114.3 per the 2003 manual) matches the 2006 IX's factory wheel size and offset, and the IX keeps the same Brembo front brake. Owners list both as 17x8 +38 with a 67 mm bore. Tier 2: inferred from matching factory specs.
Specs
- bolt pattern: 5x114.3
- centerbore mm: 67.1
- size: 17x8
- offset mm: 38
- tire: 235/45R17
- weight lb owner reported: 20.5
Related build entries
Other wheels fitment for the CT9A (Evolution IX)
- OEM Evo VIII MR (2005) BBS forged 17x8 ET38 wheel — Reported to fit Fits
- OEM Evo IX (2006 RS/IX) Enkei 17x8 ET38 wheel — Specification Factory spec
- OEM Evo IX MR (2006) BBS forged 17x8 ET38 wheel — Specification Factory spec
- OEM Evo IX SE (2006) BBS forged 17-inch wheel, Diamond Black — Specification Factory spec
- Factory wheel nut spec, Evo VIII/IX (M12x1.5) — Specification Factory spec
This part on other generations
- Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII (2003-2005) — Specification Factory spec
- 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 VIII: 17x8JJ, offset 38, PCD 114.3.
- 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 IX: 17 x 8JJ +38; Brembo 320 mm front.
- Everything to know about evo 8/9/10 OEM wheels — EvolutionM forum (forum thread; read 2026-10-26; full page read)VIII and IX Enkeis both 17x8 +38, 67 mm.
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