I own a '97 240sx coupe, it is set up with a four lug configuration. Does anyone out there know the best way to convert to 5 lug. Does it even matter performance wise or is it just for show?
It seems all the nice wheels out there are 5 lug so I am kind of bummed out.

Benifit in swaping is to have more choices on wheels. You will find more wheels and wider wheels in the 5 lug format.

The 4 to 5 lug swap is about $1k.

I don't know if this will work, but you might find a wrecked 240SX or other Nissan with 5 lugs and swap the hubs. http://www.copartfinder.com will list junked cars in your area. My '97 has 5 lugs and 16 inch wheels. Also, I've seen a cheap conversion (I think it was on 240sx.org) where the guy removed the wheel studs and drilled holes for new studs in the 5 lug pattern.

Thanks guys, I guess Im gonna start searching for a junked SE, or a 300z and get the parts that way.

I cant believe how much that sucks <img src="#/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':('>

How hard would it be to convert to 300ZX hubs? I would think that would open up the opportunities for brakes as well as wheels.

Thats what Im thinking too ScottC, but I gotta do some homework first and find out what Im in store for.
Ill definitly post my findings later, or maybe someone else will chime in if they have already done it.