I would have thought the same thing if I hadn't seen the same fineprint that evo-kid talked about: "not to be compared with previous Evo generations."

Where does that info come from?

Here is what they say about the MR wheels vs. VIII's:
"Tremendously strong fin-design BBS forged alloy road wheels (factory-fitted option) each weigh 1.25 kg less than the standard wheels. The wheels are finished in a dark gray finish that is coordinated to the overall color scheme. "
I would have thought the BBS wheels would be lighter too. But then since they don't use them at all anymore, leads me to think that even they have moved on to something better for the Evo IX.

 

What do you mean? The IX MRs use the same rims still. Notice in that quote also that 1.25kg=2.75lbs, which is the exact difference in weight from my list above (20.50-17.74=2.76). When you look at all the numbers being thrown around, then apply some logic, the aforementioned list makes much more sense:

Evo8 wheels = 20.50 lbs (heaviest of all)
Evo9 wheels = 20.17 lbs (.15kg lighter than 8s, but 1.1kg heavier than forged BBS)
MR wheels = 17.74 lbs (1.25kg lighter than 8s)

 

Dude...they still use the same BBS MR style rims for 2006 EVO IXs in the US on the MR, and in Japan on the GSR and RS. In Japan, the GT(street luxury model) is the only model that gets the new Enkies.

 

I realize that, I was quoting from the JDM site but thought we all understood that VIII MR rims to them equals MR wheels period to us VIII or IX.

Okay great. I wasn't bringing it up as an argument against you. I think you are right, I was just trying to shed more light on the subject. I am still curious where the total weight list comes from.

No kidding. There's a IX MR sitting less then ten yards from my desk as I type this.
I think you are wrong. I think the GT and the GSR get the new enkeis and the RS (I think) is on steelies.

Again:
"GSR and GT trim levels run on Enkei 17x8JJ lightweight 5-double-spoke alloy road wheels that are 0.15 kg per wheel lighter than those fitted to Evolution VIII MR."

http://media.mitsubishi-motors.com/p...etail1228.html

 

A few quotes:

"For 2006, the Lancer Evolution IX is equipped with restyled lightweight, high-strength alloy Enkei wheels. Computer aided design helps reduce mass without sacrificing wheel strength or durability. The MR features strong fin-design BBS forged aluminum alloy wheels that still weigh even less than the standard wheels." - RSportsCars.com

"Updated EVO-specific Enkei wheels replace the current base EVO’s forged Enkeis. The new split five-spoke design is slightly lighter for a total weight savings of 1.3 pounds. EVO MR will keep the same sexy forged BBS wheels in EVO IX trim." - Sport Compact Car (.33lb/wheel=1.32lbs total)

"The last of the exterior changes are new double-spoke Enkei wheels, which are 5 ounces lighter than the very lightweight rims they replace. The BBS wheels on the MR version are unchanged." - Inside Line, an Edmunds.com website (5.28 ounces = .33lbs = .15kg)

 

I can't find any evidence to confirm or deny that. But I think the wing's are the same except they covered the holes and painted the insides of the pedestals of the IX wings. And its hollow. This statement is a bit ambiguous. Molded components, but not necessarily CF.

"The rear wing assembly uses molded vertical components color-keyed to the body and a carbon-fiber hollow spoiler that lowers the center of gravity."