Mitsubishi Evo VII, VIII, and IX Alloy Wheel Fitting Guide

First introduced back in 2001, Mitsubishi used the CT9A platform to create the Evo VII, VIII, and IX. All models look pretty much the same but their design was radically different from their predecessors. This design change was mainly due to the FIA demanding that this model adhered to WRC rules for building a car instead of the Group A class rules. All the models that ran on the CT9A platform were available with Mitsubishi’s legendary Active Yaw Control, with a total of around 30,000 units being sold across all models worldwide.

A firm favourite – The Mitsubishi Evo VII

Changing your stock Mitsubishi Evo VII, VIII and, IX Alloy Wheels will vastly improve the look of the car. Our huge range of wheels comes in many different styles, colours, and finishes from leading manufacturers Work Wheels, Rota, BBS, 3DSM plus many more.

Our Favourite Bolt-On Fitments:

Mitsubishi Evo with bolt-on wheel fitment
Wheels with Bolt-on Fitment

All of the sizes below will go bolt straight onto the Mit Evo VII, VIII and XI, requiring no arch or bodywork modifications. Ideal for someone that wants lightweight, stock replacement alloy wheels.

  • 17×8 ET35
  • 17×8.5 ET30
  • 17×9 ET30
  • 18×8.5 ET25
  • 18×8.5 ET30/35
  • 18×9 ET27

Our Favourite Modified Fitments (Arch Mods):

Mitsubishi Evo with modified wheel fitment
Wheels with Modified Fitment

9 & 9.5J will give you the “drift” alloy wheels with concave spokes but you’ll need to roll the arches in order to fit these sizes. The smaller section tyre and more negative camber you run, the easier they’ll fit. Front suspension clearance is the only other issue, where fitment varies hugely and you may need a 5mm slip-on wheel spacer or a 15mm bolt-on to clear the suspension inboard. As always, trial wheel fitment is advised so your wheel fits correctly, but an effective offset of ET15 should clear most suspension setups.

  • 18×9.5 ET20
  • 18×9.5 ET30 with 5mm spacer
  • 18×9.5 ET

Our Favourite Extreme Fitments (Suspension & Arch Mods):

Mitsubishi Evo with extreme wheel fitment
Wheels with Extreme Fitment

Lower offsets with 9.5J and wider are a popular fit with an arch pull front and rear. The wider the wheel and tyre, the more you’ll need to pull the arch. 10J is the biggest possible on the front with a wing pull and allows you to run a nice big tyre. Any wider on the rear will require either a large flare and negative camber, or overfenders.

  • 18×10 ET12
  • 18×11 ET8
  • 18×12 ET20
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