Lug Nut Covers Missing

2006 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
200,000 MILES
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HJOCHUM16
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My front passenger tire had an issue 4 years ago when all 5 lug nuts snapped and the wheel popped off during a left turn. Recently, I've heard a slight grinding noise from that area when I turn the wheel so I looked at the tire and noticed that 4 of my 5 lug nuts were missing caps. Is this dangerous? Would I be able to fix it myself or would I need to take it in? Would it be an extensive fix?
Aug 25, 2016 at 11:08 AM
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HMAC300
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it may be a wheel bearing problem which would mean to take brakes off and axle loosened to get wheel bearing out but you have to make sure it's the right side. the cap thing you could do they just screw on over lug nuts.
Aug 25, 2016 at 12:02 PM
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