I'm not understanding the need for tape to get tires to mount properly. I've only ever used tape in the center channel to cover the spoke holes, I've never run it edge to edge under the hooks, and I've never had issues mounting GP4K/GP5K tires (haven't used any other tires). This is on multiple wheelsets, different brands, not just LB. But I also only run tubes, haven't set any of my wheels up tubeless, I just use the tape to prevent the spoke holes from interfering with the tubes, especially now that I'm using latex.