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Confidence: Limited (1 of 3). Forum, Reddit or anecdotal report, or ambiguous/partial detail. Treat as a lead to research. Based on 5 cited source(s), last verified 2026-10-26.

Will OEM Evo VIII (2003-05 base/RS/VIII) Enkei 17x8 ET38 wheel fit a Nissan 350Z (Z33, 2003-2009)?

Q: Will OEM Evo VIII (2003-05 base/RS/VIII) Enkei 17x8 ET38 wheel fit a Nissan 350Z (Z33, 2003-2009)?

Unclear. Probably bolts on, but unconfirmed. Both cars are 5x114.3, and one Evo owner reported that the spare wheels from their Evo fit a 2003 350Z but sat too far in, and suggested spacers. The post does not say they were factory Enkeis. By our arithmetic, the Evo's +38 offset puts the wheel 5-8 mm further inboard than the Z's factory 17-inch +30/+33 wheels (offsets from a wheel shop's Z33 table); with the extra half inch of width, the front inner rim edge sits about 14 mm further in. The Evo bore (67.1 mm) is larger than the Z hub (66.1 mm), so use hub rings, and buy M12x1.25 nuts for the Z's studs with a seat that matches the Evo wheel (owners report flat seat). Brembo-equipped Zs have larger front brakes; check clearance.

Added 2026-10-26 · Updated 2026-10-26

Short answer: Unclear Limited

Verdict:Unclear Limited confidence (1 of 3) · 5 sources

Unclear: Probably bolts on, but unconfirmed.

Years: 2003-2005 · Applies to: non-Brembo 17-inch cars (Brembo clearance untested) · 5 sources · Last verified 2026-10-26

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	Nissan 350Z (Z33, 2003-2009)
Years	2003-2005
Trim / condition	non-Brembo 17-inch cars (Brembo clearance untested)
Verdict	Unclear Unclear — details missing
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

Probably bolts on, but unconfirmed. Both cars are 5x114.3, and one Evo owner reported that the spare wheels from their Evo fit a 2003 350Z but sat too far in, and suggested spacers. The post does not say they were factory Enkeis. By our arithmetic, the Evo's +38 offset puts the wheel 5-8 mm further inboard than the Z's factory 17-inch +30/+33 wheels (offsets from a wheel shop's Z33 table); with the extra half inch of width, the front inner rim edge sits about 14 mm further in. The Evo bore (67.1 mm) is larger than the Z hub (66.1 mm), so use hub rings, and buy M12x1.25 nuts for the Z's studs with a seat that matches the Evo wheel (owners report flat seat). Brembo-equipped Zs have larger front brakes; check clearance.

Specs

bolt pattern: 5x114.3
centerbore mm: 67.1
size: 17x8
offset mm: 38
tire: 235/45R17
weight lb owner reported: 20.5

Other wheels fitment for the Z33

OEM 350Z 17-inch wheels, 2003-2005 base / Enthusiast / Touring 5AT (17x7.5 / 17x8) — Specification Factory spec
OEM 350Z 18-inch wheels, 2003-2005 Performance / Touring 6MT — Unclear — details missing Unclear
OEM 350Z Track forged 18-inch wheels, 2003-2005 (18x8 / 18x8.5) — Specification Factory spec
OEM 350Z 18-inch wheels, 2007 350Z / Enthusiast / Touring (18x8 +30 / 18x8.5 +33) — Specification Factory spec
OEM 350Z RAYS forged wheels, 2007-2008 Grand Touring / NISMO (18x9 +30 / 19x10 +30) — Specification Factory spec
Factory wheel fastening spec, 350Z (M12x1.25 lug nuts) — Specification Factory spec

This part on other generations

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII (2003-2005) — Specification Factory spec
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX (2006) — Reported to fit Fits

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Sources

Evo 8 Wheels on 03 Z — MY350Z.COM forum (forum thread; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
Owner: Evo spare wheels fit a 2003 Z but look odd (offset, 17 vs 18 inch); spacers suggested.
2003 Lancer Evolution service manual, group 31: wheel and tire — Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (mfr spec; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
Evo VIII: 17x8JJ ET38, PCD 114.3.
Everything to know about evo 8/9/10 OEM wheels — EvolutionM forum (forum thread; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
Evo wheels 67 mm bore.
Which lug nuts and valve stem — EvolutionM forum (forum thread; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
Flat-seat nuts on Evo MR wheels.
Nissan Z wheel fitment: the hub is shared, the fitment is not — SHC Autographx (wheel shop blog) (vendor article; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
Z33 2003-05 17-inch: 17x7.5 +30 front / 17x8 +33 rear (wheel shop table).

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