2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Wheel Offset

ET38 · ET46

Quick specs

OEM offset: ET38 · ET46
Wheel size: 8x17 · 8x18 · 8.5x18 · 6x15
Backspacing: 5.50 in · 5.75 in · 4.81 in
Bolt pattern: 5×114.3
Center bore: 67.1 mm
Tire size: Multiple — see configurations

OEM configurations

Configuration	Rim	Offset	Backspacing	Tire	Bolt pattern	Center bore	Thread
2.0T · 4G63, I4, Petrol	8x17	ET38	5.50 in	235/45R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0T · 4G63, I4, Petrol	8x18	ET38	5.50 in	235/40R18	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0T · 4G63, I4, Petrol	8.5x18	ET38	5.75 in	245/40R18	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0T · 4G63, I4, Petrol	8x17	ET38	5.50 in	225/45R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0T · 2.0L, 4G93T, I4, Petrol	8x17	ET38	5.50 in	235/45R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0T · 2.0L, 4G93T, I4, Petrol	8x18	ET38	5.50 in	235/40R18	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0T · 2.0L, 4G93T, I4, Petrol	8.5x18	ET38	5.75 in	245/40R18	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0T GSR (GH-CT9A) · 4G63, I4, Petrol	8x17	ET38	5.50 in	235/45R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0T GSR (GH-CT9A) · 4G63, I4, Petrol	8x18	ET38	5.50 in	235/40R18	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0T GSR (GH-CT9A) · 4G63, I4, Petrol	8.5x18	ET38	5.75 in	245/40R18	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0T GT (GH-CT9A) · 4G93, I4, Petrol	8x17	ET38	5.50 in	235/45R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0T GT (GH-CT9A) · 4G93, I4, Petrol	8x17	ET38	5.50 in	235/40R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0T GT (GH-CT9A) · 4G93, I4, Petrol	8.5x18	ET38	5.75 in	245/40R18	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0T GT (GH-CT9W) · 4G63, I4, Petrol	8x17	ET38	5.50 in	235/45R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0T GT (GH-CT9W) · 4G63, I4, Petrol	8x18	ET38	5.50 in	235/40R18	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0T GT (GH-CT9W) · 4G63, I4, Petrol	8.5x18	ET38	5.75 in	245/40R18	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0T GT-A (GH-CT9W) · 4G63, I4, Petrol	8x17	ET38	5.50 in	235/45R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
2.0T GT-A (GH-CT9W) · 4G63, I4, Petrol	8x18	ET38	5.50 in	235/40R18	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
2.0T GT-A (GH-CT9W) · 4G63, I4, Petrol	8.5x18	ET38	5.75 in	245/40R18	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.25
2.0T RS (GH-CT9A) · 4G63, I4, Petrol	6x15	ET46	4.81 in	205/65R15	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0T RS (GH-CT9A) · 4G63, I4, Petrol	8x17	ET38	5.50 in	235/45R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0T RS (GH-CT9A) · 4G63, I4, Petrol	8x18	ET38	5.50 in	235/40R18	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0T · 2.0L, 4G63T, I4, Petrol	8x17	ET38	5.50 in	235/45R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0T · 2.0L, 4G63T, I4, Petrol	8x18	ET38	5.50 in	235/40R18	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0T · 2.0L, 4G63T, I4, Petrol	8.5x18	ET38	5.75 in	245/40R18	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5

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Real-World 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Wheel Setups

Observed aftermarket setups from documented Modified1 builds. These are individual build records — not OEM specifications and not clearance guarantees for every vehicle.

Common custom wheel sizes

Among builds in our database for this model year:

18-inch — 107 documented builds
17-inch — 16 documented builds

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2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution custom wheel setup

Staggered · 18×10 ET32 / 18×10 ET19

Documented on a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: CCW LM20

Front: 18×10 ET32 · 245/40R18
Rear: 18×10 ET19

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8 ET38 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 31.4 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 19.4 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +2" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×9.5 ET15 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Enkei RPF1 SBC

Front: 18×9.5 ET15 · 245/40R18
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8 ET38 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 42 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 4 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +1.5" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×10.5 ET15 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Enkei RPF1

Front: 18×10.5 ET15 · 275/35R18
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8 ET38 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 54.8 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 8.8 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +2.5" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×9.5 ET15 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Volk CE28N

Front: 18×9.5 ET15 · 245/35R18
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8 ET38 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 42 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 4 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +1.5" vs OEM

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Staggered · 17×9 ET25 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Rota GTR

Front: 17×9 ET25 · 225/45R17
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 17×8 ET38 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 25.7 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 0.3 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×9.5 ET15 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Enkei RPF1

Front: 18×9.5 ET15 · 235/40R18
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8 ET38 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 42 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 4 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +1.5" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×11 ET5 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Work Meister

Front: 18×11 ET5 · 295/30R18
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8 ET38 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 71.1 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 5.1 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +3" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×9.5 ET22 / 18×9.5 ET30

Documented on a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Rota P-45R

Front: 18×9.5 ET22 · 255/35R18
Rear: 18×9.5 ET30

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8 ET38 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 35 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 3 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +1.5" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×9.5 ET30 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Bola B1

Front: 18×9.5 ET30 · 235/40R18
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8 ET38 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 27 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 11 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +1.5" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×10.5 ET15 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Volk TE37SL

Front: 18×10.5 ET15
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8 ET38 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 54.8 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 8.8 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +2.5" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×9.75 ET20 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: XXR 527

Front: 18×9.75 ET20 · 255/35R18
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8 ET38 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 40.2 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 4.2 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +1.75" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×10 ET15 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Rota SVN

Front: 18×10 ET15 · 255/35R18
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8 ET38 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 48.4 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 2.4 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +2" vs OEM

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More specs for the 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution

OEM offsets are catalog configurations, not an aftermarket “safe ET range.” Matching offset alone does not confirm clearance. Documented custom builds are observed setups only.