Yes I have used a log splitter to break them down, but it didn't work as slick as I thought. I ended up cutting a lot partial way through and having to cut the rest in a jumbled up mess. What I found to be the best was to use a concrete saw with a metal blade to sever the tires right through the rim, the tough ones requiring a second slice on the other side, making the tires fall off in two half moons. Toss the rims in a pile for the junk yard and maybe the salvage money will pay for the saw rental. (if you don't have access to one). It will be money well spent regardless. Especially with 500 tires !!!!
I think you will find the sawzall will give you forearms like Popeye and end up with a lot of bent up blades....don't ask me how I know...
If you have a Metabo and a case of the 1/16" blades you can do it too.
Side note: You will breathe a lot of smoke with the Metabo OR the concrete saw, a nice fan blowing the smoke away is helpful and if not, a good respirator will help.
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