How I wrapped Backflip LPs - EDIT comparison video added

[JtkBrew]

I googled this for awhile looking for a solution and didn't see much. Posting this incase someone else is looking too.

I just got some new Backflip LP tires and wanted to wrap them with braided line. My initial plan when looking at pictures was to dremel a slot in the lugs indicated below and wrap it there.

Then I saw this video from @Bournemouth RC and decided to thread them through the same lug.

I made one modification to his method. I pulled the thread through the needle so I had 2 equal pieces hanging from the needle and long enough to go around the tire twice plus some spare. So I was effectively doing 2 wraps each time I went around. Went around twice for a total of 4 wraps, tied 2 knots, glued it and repeated on the other side of the tire. It looks like 2 wraps, but if you look close there's actually 2 lines really close to each other because they get pulled tight together.

Took it out yesterday and saw little to no ballooning. I'll probably do a video on the stand later today to show the real world effect.

 

[zizi8862]

Great idea is ballooning really a issue though?

 

[Camo]

That’s a great Idea ?? I like strapping on the outer side of the tire so it still has some ballooning but not out of control pizza cutting. I’ve gotta get me some BFLP’s ??

 

[JtkBrew]

Great idea is ballooning really a issue though?

Thanks. Probably not as big of deal with the LP version of the tire. However, I didn't want them to to balloon and rip or come off the rim. Doing the wraps cost me $10 and some time. Plus, I have line left over to do other tires in the future. To me it was worth it for $60 tires.

That’s a great Idea ?? I like strapping on the outer side of the tire so it still has some ballooning but not out of control pizza cutting. I’ve gotta get me some BFLP’s ??

Thanks. I thought about wrapping them in the groove toward the outside, but went with this for now. Not trying to do a bunch of standing backflips, which ballooning does help with.

 

[WoodiE]

Great idea @JtkBrew and it looks much cleaner this way as well. Nicely done!

 

[JtkBrew]

Great idea @JtkBrew and it looks much cleaner this way as well. Nicely done!

Thanks!

 

[Notorious J]

I googled this for awhile looking for a solution and didn't see much. Posting this incase someone else is looking too.

I just got some new Backflip LP tires and wanted to wrap them with braided line. My initial plan when looking at pictures was to dremel a slot in the lugs indicated below and wrap it there.

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Then I saw this video from @Bournemouth RC and decided to thread them through the same lug.

I made one modification to his method. I pulled the thread through the needle so I had 2 equal pieces hanging from the needle and long enough to go around the tire twice plus some spare. So I was effectively doing 2 wraps each time I went around. Went around twice for a total of 4 wraps, tied 2 knots, glued it and repeated on the other side of the tire. It looks like 2 wraps, but if you look close there's actually 2 lines really close to each other because they get pulled tight together.

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Took it out yesterday and saw little to no ballooning. I'll probably do a video on the stand later today to show the real world effect.

I've been running the Lp's on my Noto 6s since late 2019, and can't say I felt they needed to be wrapped. I do check the bead often and reglue if necessary. I used the line through the lug system on 2.8 Badlands once, and it is very good until a line snaps. Reapplying takes a lot of time and effort. Based on recommendations here on the forum, a few of us are trying nitrile o rings to help stop ballooning on the Badlands. Hopefully testing will start soon, as the weather hasn't quite turned enough for consistent running.

 

[JtkBrew]

I've been running the Lp's on my Noto 6s since late 2019, and can't say I felt they needed to be wrapped. I do check the bead often and reglue if necessary. I used the line through the lug system on 2.8 Badlands once, and it is very good until a line snaps. Reapplying takes a lot of time and effort. Based on recommendations here on the forum, a few of us are trying nitrile o rings to help stop ballooning on the Badlands. Hopefully testing will start soon, as the weather hasn't quite turned enough for consistent running.

I have seen the thread you're talking about with the o-rings. I can see this being a pain if a line breaks. Guess I'll deal with that when it happens. Part of this was just me experimenting. I actually only got 2 tires wrapped right now (put them on the front yesterday), so I'm definitely going to make a comparison video today and will post.

 

[BashingBrian]

I like strapping on the outer side of the tire so it still has some ballooning but not out of control pizza cutting. ??

I love me some pizza cutting..???
Mmmm pizza ????

 

[JtkBrew]

As promised.

Without the wraps certainly balloon, but definitely not pizza cutters. Probably not needed for this particular tire, but if I ever get the full size Backflips I would likely do it as well as the two outer channels.