2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Wheel Offset

Quick specs

Wheel size: 8x17 · 8x18 · 8.5x18 · 6x15
Offset: ET38 · ET46
Backspacing: 5.50 in · 5.75 in · 4.81 in
Bolt pattern: 5×114.3
Center bore: 67.1 mm
Thread: M12×1.5, M12×1.25
Tire size: Multiple — see configurations

The 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution has several listed OEM wheel configurations, including 8x17 ET38 with 235/45R17 tires, 8x18 ET38 with 235/40R18 tires, and 8.5x18 ET38 with 245/40R18 tires. The OEM data also lists 6x15, ET46, and multiple backspacing values, so the exact catalog configuration matters rather than assuming one specification applies to every version.

The fitment data shows a 5x114.3 bolt pattern, 67.1 mm center bore, and five lug nuts. There are 180 documented custom builds, most commonly using 18-inch wheels, but those observed setups are not universal fit or clearance confirmation.

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 · 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
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
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

Wheels and hardware

Lug hardware

Wheel locks

Real-World 2006 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 — 145 documented builds
17-inch — 31 documented builds
19-inch — 4 documented builds

Showing 36 of 180 documented builds in this view.

DiameterLayout

2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution custom wheel setup

Staggered · 18×9.5 ET15 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Enkei RPF1

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 · 17×9.5 ET28 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Volk CE28

Front: 17×9.5 ET28 · 255/40R17
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 29 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 9 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +1.5" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×9.5 ET15 / 18×9.5 ET15

Documented on a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Battle MB

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

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 · 18×9 ET5 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: BBS LM

Front: 18×9 ET5 · 215/35R18
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 45.7 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 20.3 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×9.5 ET28 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Volk CE28N

Front: 18×9.5 ET28 · 265/35R18
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 29 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 9 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +1.5" vs OEM

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Staggered · 17×10 ET15 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: bbs rs

Front: 17×10 ET15 · 245/40R17
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 17×8 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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Staggered · 18×9.5 ET22 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Rays Volk TE37SL

Front: 18×9.5 ET22 · 235/40R18
Rear: —

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 ET15 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Enkei RPF1

Front: 18×9.5 ET15 · 255/35R18
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

View full build on Modified1

Staggered · 18×9 ET35 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Advan Racing RSII

Front: 18×9 ET35 · 245/40R18
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 15.7 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 9.7 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 17×9 ET29 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Advan RS

Front: 17×9 ET29
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 21.7 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 3.7 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 19×9 ET29 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Advan RS

Front: 19×9 ET29 · 245/35R19
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 21.7 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 3.7 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +1" vs OEM
Diameter +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×9.5 ET20 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Rota Grids

Front: 18×9.5 ET20 · 225/40R18
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 37 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 1 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +1.5" vs OEM

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Frequently asked questions

What are the OEM wheel sizes and tire pairings for the 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution?

The supplied OEM configurations include 8x17 ET38 with 235/45R17 tires, 8x18 ET38 with 235/40R18 tires, and 8.5x18 ET38 with 245/40R18 tires. The allowed OEM data also lists 6x15 and 205/65R15, but an exact configuration pairing is not provided here.

What is the OEM offset and backspacing?

ET38 is shown for the 8x17, 8x18, and 8.5x18 OEM configurations. The broader OEM data also lists ET46, plus backspacing values of 5.50, 5.75, and 4.81 inches. The source does not map every offset and backspacing value to a specific wheel row.

Does the 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution have a staggered OEM setup?

The catalog configurations shown are not staggered: the same front and rear wheel specification is used within each listed setup. The custom-fitment data includes 36 documented staggered builds, but those are observed setups rather than universal confirmation.

What are the bolt pattern, center bore, and lug details?

The bolt pattern is 5x114.3, also written as 5x4.5, with five lugs. The center bore is 67.1 mm, and the listed thread specification is M12 x 1.5 with lug nuts.

What custom wheel sizes have been documented?

The database contains 180 documented custom builds. The most common documented diameter is 18 inches with 145 builds, followed by 17 inches with 31 and 19 inches with 4. Documented custom examples include 18x9.5 ET15 with 245/40R18 tires and 17x9.5 ET28 with 255/40R17 tires. These examples do not confirm universal fit or clearance.

Does the 5x114.3 bolt pattern guarantee wheel fitment?

No. Matching 5x114.3 does not by itself confirm wheel compatibility. The center bore must also be considered; a wheel with a center bore smaller than the vehicle hub cannot be installed. The documented custom builds are evidence for those specific builds only.

Each OEM row is a catalog configuration. Offset ranges are not collapsed when the database has exact setups. Documented aftermarket builds are observed setups only — not universal fit or clearance confirmation.