[Mahler9th]

"I find it's a lot easier to remove those caps with a brass drift, tapping gently with a hammer. Place the drift vertically top tilted slightly toward the center of the car. Just enough angle to knock the caps outboard. Give it a knock, rotate the hub, another knock, etc. "

+1

I don't use a brass drift, I use a cold chisel. I few taps with a small hammer.

I have been using this method for 25+ years with zero issues.

I also suggest having a spare cap or two for track/race cars. I have only lost one cap in the past few decades, but I have given several caps to friends that were otherwise SOL.

They are small and don't take up much room.

I used to buy my spares from Partsheaven... they are now closed. But there are likely a few dismantlers around that have caps.