With regards to the cable tie method, it is great when it works but can be tricky with some tyres.
Works best on wider (rear) tyres of the modern, soft variety but in my experience is a no-go on old style narrow and stiff tyres e.g. as on my old Moto Guzzi.
Definitely won't work on that - one needs to resort to good old 'BFI' (Brute Foce and Ignorance) to get those on the wheel, even getting the old ones off can be tricky - I usually resort to cutting them for fear of damage/injury...
