Here are my lazy unlaced tyre spring guards, they took about 10 minutes to do.
There were metal rims around the 26" cycle tyre I bought so I removed them with a knife.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v638/sanctusgothica/B12.jpg)
Then I cut the tyre to length and got some paracord and tennis racket grip tape to tie them on.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v638/sanctusgothica/B13.jpg)
I have thus far tied them on in 5 places.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v638/sanctusgothica/B14.jpg)
The cord is tied in a treble knot then taped together. I intend to get some cable ties to replace the paracord.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v638/sanctusgothica/B15.jpg)