Board mods, is it possible with this forum to create sub-categories for this mod section. Like tire socks, springs, foot plate, calf cuffs, instead of the current single category. I think it would be much more useful and efficient. Weeding through 20 tire sock posts to find other cool mods is a bit tiresome.

Thanks.

[3. I rounded the corners of the metal band to reduce puncturing potential. 4. Then I used lath screws, which have a point to screw through the plastic footing plate, to secure the band to the plate. 5. I also used screw covers to protect and cover the screw heads. 6. Then, because the screws are pointed, I got screw protectors to reduce the chance of hurting one self if you needed to do stuff underneath.]

Thanks for this quick and nifty mod.

A few additions I made.

1. I pre-drilled the holes on the hose clamps. Because the clamps are stainless steel, using a drill press is best.
2. I sanded the holes to remove burrs, and the edges where I cut off the excess metal and the tightening mechanism.
3. I rounded the corners of the metal band to reduce puncturing potential. 
4. Then I used lath screws, which have a point to screw through the plastic footing plate, to secure the band to the plate.
5. I also used screw covers to protect and cover the screw heads.
6. Then, because the screws are pointed, I got screw protectors to reduce the chance of hurting one self if you needed to do stuff underneath.

Edit: Before I saw this post, I had put a few strips of hockey tape on the edge of the foot plate. After seeing this mod, I just added the clip over the tape. The tape is good to prevent slippage of the band on the plate when first screwing. I was thinking that double sided foam tape could be used to help place the band on first, and to provide some energy absorption for impacts.

Cheers