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2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x114.3 on every 2006 trim.

Tires for the 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution

Sizes most trims come with first. Open your trim below for its exact size.

  1. 235/45R17 Best-rated standard on 7 trims · optional on 1 · Japan, USA, Europe, Middle East
    Check price on Amazon · 235/45R17
  2. 205/65R15 Best-rated standard on 1 trim · Japan
    Check price on Amazon · 205/65R15
  3. 235/40R18 Best-rated optional on 7 trims · Japan, USA, Europe, Middle East
    Check price on Amazon · 235/40R18

Also listed: 245/40R18 235/40R17

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Trims sold in 2006
8
Generation
CT IX sold in 4 market versions

8 trims sold in 2006

Sold in 4 market versions with different tire sizes. Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure. Trims with the same tires and wheels share a row.

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution CT IX

2005–2007 8 trims

Japan

5 trims
Lancer Evolution 2.0T GSR (GH-CT9A) +1 variant 276 hp · 4G63 I4 235/45R17 93W 3 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 2.0T GT (GH-CT9W)

Generation
CT IX · 2005–2007
Market
Japan
Power
276 hp
Engine
4G63 I4, Petrol
Center bore
67.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 235/45R17 Wheels 17x8 ET38 · 5x114.3 · 67.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
235/45R17 93WRim 17x8 ET38 5x114.333 psi
235/40R18 92WRim 18x8 ET38 5x114.333 psi
245/40R18 93WRim 18x8.5 ET38 5x114.333 psi

How to read 93W: 93 is the load index (up to 1,433 lb / 650 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET38 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres. Compare offsets in the wheel offset calculator.

Lancer Evolution 2.0T GT (GH-CT9A) 276 hp · 4G93 I4 235/45R17 93W 3 fitments
Generation
CT IX · 2005–2007
Market
Japan
Power
276 hp
Engine
4G93 I4, Petrol
Center bore
67.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 235/45R17 Wheels 17x8 ET38 · 5x114.3 · 67.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
235/45R17 93WRim 17x8 ET38 5x114.333 psi
235/40R17 92WRim 17x8 ET38 5x114.333 psi
245/40R18 94WRim 18x8.5 ET38 5x114.333 psi

How to read 93W: 93 is the load index (up to 1,433 lb / 650 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET38 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Lancer Evolution 2.0T GT-A (GH-CT9W) 268 hp · 4G63 I4 235/45R17 93W 3 fitments
Generation
CT IX · 2005–2007
Market
Japan
Power
268 hp
Engine
4G63 I4, Petrol
Center bore
67.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 235/45R17 Wheels 17x8 ET38 · 5x114.3 · 67.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
235/45R17 93WRim 17x8 ET38 5x114.333 psi
235/40R18 92WRim 18x8 ET38 5x114.333 psi
245/40R18 93WRim 18x8.5 ET38 5x114.333 psi

How to read 93W: 93 is the load index (up to 1,433 lb / 650 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET38 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Lancer Evolution 2.0T RS (GH-CT9A) 276 hp · 4G63 I4 205/65R15 94H 3 fitments
Generation
CT IX · 2005–2007
Market
Japan
Power
276 hp
Engine
4G63 I4, Petrol
Center bore
67.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/65R15 Wheels 15x6 ET46 · 5x114.3 · 67.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/65R15 94HRim 15x6 ET46 5x114.330 psi
235/45R17 93VRim 17x8 ET38 5x114.333 psi
235/40R18 92WRim 18x8 ET38 5x114.333 psi

How to read 94H: 94 is the load index (up to 1,477 lb / 670 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET46 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Europe

1 trim
Lancer Evolution 2.0T 276 hp · 2.0L 4G63T I4 235/45R17 93W 3 fitments
Generation
CT IX · 2005–2007
Market
Europe
Power
276 hp
Engine
2.0L 4G63T I4, Petrol
Center bore
67.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 235/45R17 Wheels 17x8 ET38 · 5x114.3 · 67.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
235/45R17 93WRim 17x8 ET38 5x114.333 psi
235/40R18 92WRim 18x8 ET38 5x114.333 psi
245/40R18 93WRim 18x8.5 ET38 5x114.333 psi

How to read 93W: 93 is the load index (up to 1,433 lb / 650 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET38 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Middle East

1 trim
Lancer Evolution 2.0T 282 hp · 2.0L 4G63T I4 235/45R17 93W 3 fitments
Generation
CT IX · 2005–2007
Market
Middle East
Power
282 hp
Engine
2.0L 4G63T I4, Petrol
Center bore
67.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 235/45R17 Wheels 17x8 ET38 · 5x114.3 · 67.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
235/45R17 93WRim 17x8 ET38 5x114.333 psi
235/40R18 92WRim 18x8 ET38 5x114.333 psi
245/40R18 93WRim 18x8.5 ET38 5x114.333 psi

How to read 93W: 93 is the load index (up to 1,433 lb / 650 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET38 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

USA

1 trim
Lancer Evolution 2.0T 291 hp · 4G63 I4 235/45R17 93W 3 fitments
Generation
CT IX · 2005–2007
Market
USA
Power
291 hp
Engine
4G63 I4, Petrol
Center bore
67.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 235/45R17 Wheels 17x8 ET38 · 5x114.3 · 67.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
235/45R17 93WRim 17x8 ET38 5x114.333 psi
235/40R18 92WRim 18x8 ET38 5x114.333 psi
245/40R18 93WRim 18x8.5 ET38 5x114.333 psi

How to read 93W: 93 is the load index (up to 1,433 lb / 650 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET38 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

What these columns mean
Rim size
Rim diameter × width in inches, and the factory offset (ET) in millimetres, e.g. 18x7.5 ET25.
Bolt pattern (PCD)
Number of studs and the diameter of the circle they sit on. It must match exactly.
Center bore
Diameter of the hub hole. Larger aftermarket bores need hub-centric rings.
Pressure
Recommended cold inflation pressure for that axle, in psi.
Thread size
Lug bolt or nut thread — needed when buying aftermarket fasteners.
Trims sold in 2006
8
Generation
CT IX sold in 4 market versions
Other years
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