Lug Nut Caps Replacements - '01 Grand Prix

[Rey72004]

Does anyone know where I can purchase the black lug nut caps for the 2001 Grand Prix GTP wheels? I'm having a hard time finding them on the Internet. Would the dealer be my only option?
Also, are there other recommenderd caps options or am I limited to the same as the originals?
Thanks.

[doctorhrdware]

Try autozone or advanced auto parts. I think they are like $1.50 each.

[Rey72004]

OK, thanks. I'll try AutoZone b/c I had already visited 2 different Advanced (as well as their website) and had no luck so far. I just replaced my two front wheel bearings (the whole assembly) and lost three of those big lug nut black caps on my test drive, I think I over tightened them and thus stripped them.
Thanks again.

[tblake]

By adding a small bead of clear silicon weatherstripping sealant on the threads before screwing them on, they dont fall off.

When I bought my car, it was missing 3. Bought 3 at the dealer got hom installed them, two days later, missing another. Bought one more, put it on in the dealership parking lot, when I got home, was missing another. Decided something had to be done. Did the above method to keep them on. Works like a charm. Havnt lost a single one yet.

[BNaylor]

Another option is to replace the GM lug nuts entirely with aftermarket. IMO the chrome lug nuts look better and no more problems with the flaky plastic covers. Thats what I did in the past until I got my 18" wheels and new tires.

[Rey72004]

Thanks for the input guys. I tried going to a bunch of Auto Parts stores (Advanced, AutoZone, Napa, Bennett, ...) w/ no luck. I even stopped by a couple of wheels specialized places and still nothing. I finally stoped by the Pontiac dealer on my way home and they wanted $5 for each one of those plastic caps. So, I'm taking the advice given above and replacing all the factory open end lug nuts w/ the closed end chrome ones which I agree will look better.
Thanks again.

[00GTP4ME]

I did the exact same thing with my car and I'm glad I did. I've replaced like ten of those stupid caps. I put chromies on and I'm selling the rest of my caps on ebay right now.

[doctorhrdware]

I had my car for about 8 years and have only lost one black cap. I use clear silcone on the inside of the black cap, just a little on the tip on my little finger. Just spin the cap around and put it on the lug nut.

[rkvons]

I know many of you are moving on to bigger and better pastures with the chrome lug nuts, but I have had my 1998 since new, rotate my tires myself and have never lost one. What I do is put the plastic caps on as tight as I can with my bare hands, and then tighten an additional 30 degrees with a lug nut wrench. This is just enough so someone can't take them off with their bare hands in a parking lot somewhere, I figure. If you take your car in for new tires, you gotta take 'em off and put them back on at home when they are finished. Can someone include a picture of the polished aluminum 1998 version Grand Prix wheels with the chrome lug nuts installed? I like that idea, but would like to see it first. Thanks.