2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Wheel Offset

ET38 · ET46

Quick specs

OEM offset: ET38 · ET46
Wheel size: 8.5x18 · 6.5x16 · 8x17
Backspacing: 5.75 in · 5.06 in · 5.50 in
Bolt pattern: 5×114.3
Center bore: 67.1 mm
Tire size: 245/40R18 · 205/60R16 · 235/45R17

OEM configurations

Configuration	Rim	Offset	Backspacing	Tire	Bolt pattern	Center bore	Thread
2.0T · 4B11, I4, Petrol	8.5x18	ET38	5.75 in	245/40R18	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0T · 2.0L, 4B11T, I4, Petrol	8.5x18	ET38	5.75 in	245/40R18	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0T GSR (CBA-CZ4A) · 4B11, I4, Petrol	8.5x18	ET38	5.75 in	245/40R18	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0T RS (CBA-CZ4A) · 4B11, I4, Petrol	6.5x16	ET46	5.06 in	205/60R16	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0T RS (CBA-CZ4A) · 4B11, I4, Petrol	8x17	ET38	5.50 in	235/45R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5

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Real-World 2008 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 — 73 documented builds
17-inch — 10 documented builds
19-inch — 6 documented builds
20-inch — 1 documented build

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2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution custom wheel setup

Staggered · 17×9 ET15 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Volk TE37

Front: 17×9 ET15 · 255/40R17
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 35.7 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 10.3 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 19×10.5 ET12 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Rays Engineering Volk Racing TE37

Front: 19×10.5 ET12 · 265/30R19
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8.5 ET38 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 51.4 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 0.6 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +2" vs OEM
Diameter +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×10.5 ET22 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Rays Engineering Volk Racing TE37

Front: 18×10.5 ET22 · 265/35R18
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8.5 ET38 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 41.4 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 9.4 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +2" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×10 ET20 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Rota SVN-R

Front: 18×10 ET20 · 245/35R18
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8.5 ET38 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 37.1 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 1.1 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 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Rays Engineering Nismo LM GT4

Front: 18×10.5 ET15 · 265/35R18
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8.5 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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Staggered · 18×10.5 ET18 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Rays Engineering Volk Racing RE30

Front: 18×10.5 ET18 · 275/35R18
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8.5 ET38 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 45.4 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 5.4 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +2" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×10.5 ET18 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Rays Engineering Volk Racing CE28N

Front: 18×10.5 ET18 · 275/35R18
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8.5 ET38 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 45.4 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 5.4 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +2" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×9.5 ET20 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Work XT7

Front: 18×9.5 ET20
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8.5 ET38 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 30.7 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 5.3 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 19×10.5 ET22 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Rays Engineering Volk Racing CE28N

Front: 19×10.5 ET22 · 275/35R19
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8.5 ET38 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 41.4 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 9.4 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +2" vs OEM
Diameter +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×10.5 ET15 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Rays Engineering Volk Racing SE37K

Front: 18×10.5 ET15 · 265/35R18
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8.5 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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Staggered · 18×9.5 ET15 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Greddy Gullflame Gravity

Front: 18×9.5 ET15 · 265/35R18
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8.5 ET38 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 35.7 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 10.3 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×9 ET29 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Advan Racing RS

Front: 18×9 ET29 · 245/40R18
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8.5 ET38 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 15.4 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 2.6 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +0.5" vs OEM

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More specs for the 2008 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.