18×9.5 ET38 Wheels on a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution

3 documented builds specifically using ET38

Show evidence for this exact wheel size and offset on my vehicle/year. Exact size+offset builds are observational evidence only — not a universal fit, not the “correct” offset, and not a no-rub guarantee.

Evidence summary

Documented builds using 18×9.5: 49
Documented builds specifically using 18×9.5 ET38: 3
Axle context: 0 square · 3 staggered · 2 front-only · 1 rear-only · 0 both axles

3 documented 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution builds in our database use 18×9.5 ET38 wheels. This is observed use — not a fit confirmation.

Compared with OEM

Aftermarket: 18×9.5 ET38

Compared with the OEM 18×8 ET38 configuration.

Width: +1.5 in

Outer edge 19 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)

Inner edge 19 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)

Geometry is deterministic vs the named OEM baseline. It does not mean the setup fits or will clear.

Tires documented with 18×9.5 ET38

255/40R18 — 1 build
275/35R18 — 1 build

255/40R18: +2.5% overall diameter vs selected OEM tire — descriptive only, not a clearance rating.
275/35R18: +0.7% overall diameter vs selected OEM tire — descriptive only, not a clearance rating.

Documented tire pairings are not tire recommendations.