The Smoking Tire

Matt Farah and Zack Klapman talk about Tesla's weird earnings call; EV trucks sales are not living up to expectations; a new intake that's legal-ish.Then, Matt does 5 rapid-fire questions in Spain with some of the biggest names in YouTube: Chris Harris, Jason Fenske (Engineering Explained), Sam Fane (Seen Through Glass), and Jack Holmes (Savage Geese).Recorded October 24, 2025 and also last week in Spain Hello FreshGo to HelloFresh.com/smokingtire10fm now to Get 10 Free Meals + a Free breakfast for Life! One per box with active subscription. Free meals applied as discount on first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan.  QuinceGo to Quince.com/TIRE for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too.  Liquid IVTear. Pour. Live More. Go to LIQUIDIV.COM and get 20% off your first order with code TIRE at checkout.  New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and support us! https://thesmokingtireshop.com/ Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! For a 10% discount on your first c

Matt Farah went to Spain to drive all new Porsche 911 Turbo S. It has new tech, more power, more comfort, and even a surprisingly fun trick. Plus, Lamborghini makes a big reliability bet that has us do "car enthusiast math"; and we answer Patreon questions including:How to answer that question at a car showWhat to replace my quick Volvo wagon with?Why didn't Lincoln get a Mach-E?When to buy the loaded car and when not toOur camera mount adviceDid Chevy only make ONE car in the '50s?Will LED grills ever go away?Can the Volt return?Does my Crown Vic need all the police stuff?Does price change our opinion of used Aston Martins?And more! Recorded October 23, 2025 Show Notes:Hello FreshGo to HelloFresh.com/smokingtire10fm now to Get 10 Free Meals + a Free breakfast for Life! One per box with active subscription. Free meals applied as discount on first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan.  QuinceGo to Quince.com/TIRE for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too.  Liquid IV

Ferrari made a new one-off and it's...interesting; Gov. Newsom passes a new law to protect California car buyers; Toyota creates a brand more luxurious than Lexus; what the return of Spyker cars means; andPatreon questions include:Do we like driving in the wet?Every done voiceover work?Would our garage change if we didn't make content?Talk my gf out of a Mini CountrymanAre kit cars any good?Favorite bands?Why was that Chevelle so expensive?Should I get an Ariel Atom?What makes the 997 RS 4.0 so great?When will get another design as bold as the Cybertruck?Slowest "code brown" moment?Should I convert a 996 Turbo to RWD?And more! Recorded October 20, 2025 Show Notes:DeleteMeGet 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.joindeleteme.com slash TIRE and use promo code TIRE at checkout.  Car GurusBuy or sell your next car today with CarGurus at cargurus.com.  Go to cargurus dot com to make sure your big deal is the best deal.  StrapHabitGo get some awesome watch straps for yourself or for gifts at Straphabit.com

Matt Farah and Zack Klapman attended the reveal of the new, possibly light(er)-weight RTR Mustang; were part of the HUGE turnout for the Type S / Larry Chen car show in Long Beach; Matt talks about the old-yet-free Mercedes he got and what he plans to do with it; Zack describes his week with the Infinite Machine P1 electric scooter; and they answer Patreon questions including:Should I get a sports car even if all the roads are boring?Which auto journalists have changed your opinion on a car?Any plans to review the Honda Passport Trailsport?Should I get dedicated summer tires or a performance all-season?What's a "buy once, keep forever" watch for my dad?Countach vs Countach video with Doug Demuro?Is the BRZ tS worth it over the BRZ Premium?I need a long-distance commuterIs the 981 Boxster/Cayman the best Porsche value?What's your perfect "cigar car"?You are president: what would your limo be?And more!  Recorded October 17, 2025 Show Notes:DeleteMeGet 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.joindeleteme.c

Matt and Zack are caught off guard by the AMG CLE 53. A helicopter crashes at a cars and coffee event. Zack reviews the Infinite Machine P1. And we answer Patreon questions including:What stupid mod were you almost talked into?Are performance SUVs the answer to bad roads?How to get your dream car sooner than you thinkWhy doesn't Porsche build an M3?What's a cool European RHD car?Our top speed this year is...Favorite steering wheels?What happens when a car brand closes?Help me find a fun car to wrench on for under $30kFamous roads the disappointed usIs there a way to get free-ish track time?How can I convince my partner to understand my car hobby?Why shouldn't I turn this into a track car?And more!Recorded October 14, 2025 Show Notes:DeleteMeGet 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.joindeleteme.com slash TIRE and use promo code TIRE at checkout.  FactorEat smart at FactorMeals.com/tire50off and use code tire50off to get 50% off your first box, plus Free Breakfast for 1 Year.QuinceLayer up this fall wi

Ferdi Porsche is the great-grandson of Porsche's founder but he is definitely making his own way in life. Architect, brand creator, ice race...hoster, and now a karting league owner, Ferdi wants to bring fun to cars and racing to more people (including kids). The intent behind his F.A.T. International karting league - to give more kids access to competitive karting and thus, racing- is one deserving of our attention and support. Relaxed, smart, and intentional. A conversation worth hearing. https://www.instagram.com/ferdiporsche/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/fat.icerace/?hl=enhttps://www.fat-kartingleague.com/ Recorded October 13, 2025 Show Notes:DeleteMeGet 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.joindeleteme.com slash TIRE and use promo code TIRE at checkout.  FactorEat smart at FactorMeals.com/tire50off and use code tire50off to get 50% off your first box, plus Free Breakfast for 1 Year.QuinceLayer up this fall with pieces that feel as good as they look. Go to Quince.com/TIRE for free shipping on y

Matt Farah talks is being surprised by a non-V8 Mercedes AMG; Zack Klapman walks us through his back-to-back drives in 3 generations of GR Corolla (and how the cars differ) AND describes the shock and joy of driving a 2-mile rally stage; Twitter (now X) loses its lawsuit against Matt's wife; plus we answer Patreon questions including: The moment we decided to leave our normal jobs$20k convertible challengeWhat ONE mod turns a good car into a bad one?Should I manual-swap an R129 Mercedes?Which watch should be a car?BMW E46 GTR vs Calsonic GT-RWhy does my car feel weird?Dream drift car buildCar owner stereotypes that are trueAre we satisfied?Which car did we miss out on?And more! Recorded October 8, 2025 DeleteMeGet 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/TIRE and use promo code TIRE at checkout.  SmallsFor a limited time get 60%$ off your first order when you head to smalls.com/tire RulaRula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and ment

Matt put some wood in his Manx buggy; gives us more detail on how crazy the Corvette ZR1 is to drive (on road and track); Zack did some voluntary (for a change) wrenching; they discuss the inherit flaws of FWD-based AWD cars; we have a new way to hurt ourselves, andPatreon questions include:Our scariest moments in a car.What event would we enter?Which new-retro cars would we gift each other?Best 2 cars garage: a daily GM and fun Porsche or daily Porsche and fun GM?Who is the new 2026 Honda Prelude for?Would we buy back a former car?"Normal" cars that we lovedIs a convertible more dangerous for a college kid than a sedan or coupe?That new angelesdeathhighway Instagram page.Best cars from the '80s and '90s for under $100kHow to own an EV in a REALLY cold climateAnd more!Recorded October 7, 2025DeleteMeGet 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/TIRE and use promo code TIRE at checkout.  SmallsFor a limited time get 60%$ off your first order when you head to smalls.com/tire RulaRula patients t

Zack raced some old, loud things at the 24 Hours of Lemons Buttonwillow and tells us about what went right and wrong. Matt is at PCOTY and has spent a lot of time driving some of the best high-performance metal on offer, where he has some new thoughts on the Mustang GTD vs GT3 debate, and is confused by the Audi RS3. Note: We didn't have enough time for Patron questions so we'll hit those when we return to studio shows next week.Recorded September 30, 2025  Buy or sell your next car today with CarGurus.  Make sure your big deal is the best deal.  QuinceKeep it classic and cool this fall—with long-lasting staples from Quince. Go to Quince.com/TIRE for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.  TruewerkUpgrade your day with workwear built like it matters. Get 15% off your first order at TRUEWERK.com Code: TIRE. New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and support us! https://thesmokingtireshop.com/ Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! For a 10% discount on your first case go to https://www.offther

George Notaras is an automotive journalist who has been in the YouTube game for over a decade. On this episode we talk about the challengers faced by creators new and old (er, experienced), why his channel moved, algorithms, GT3 ownership, and more.https://www.youtube.com/motomantvhttps://www.youtube.com/@MMTVCarshttps://www.instagram.com/motomantv/Recorded September 19, 2025 Buy or sell your next car today with CarGurus.  Make sure your big deal is the best deal.  QuinceKeep it classic and cool this fall—with long-lasting staples from Quince. Go to Quince.com/TIRE for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.  TruewerkUpgrade your day with workwear built like it matters. Get 15% off your first order at TRUEWERK.com Code: TIRE. New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and support us! https://thesmokingtireshop.com/ Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! For a 10% discount on your first case go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-fr

Nicole Johnson is a YouTuber and former Monster Jam driver (yes, as in monster trucks) who is on a mission to drive everything that is cool, weird, different, and fun. Her channel, Nicole Johnson's Detour, demonstrates that she's accomplishing her mission; from 1,000HP rat rods to crazy EVs and everything in between, she never drives the same thing twice. https://www.nicolejohnsonsdetour.com/https://www.youtube.com/@NicoleJohnsonsDetour Recorded September 18, 2025 Show Notes:DeleteMeTake control of your data and keep your private life private by signing up for DeleteMe. Now at a special discount for our listeners. Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/TIREand use promo code TIRE at checkout.  HelloFreshGo to HelloFresh.com/smokingtire10fm now to Get 10 Free Meals + a Free Item for Life! One per box with active subscription. Free meals applied as discount on first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan.  UpsideUpside has given back $1 Billion dollars to its users. To find out how mu

We went go-kart drifting and wowzers did it surprise us; Matt makes a new law; the 2025 Aston Martin Vanquish is fast and expensive but is it too limited? and we answer Patreon questions including:Can you drive on tires that are older than 5 years?How would we fix GM?Would we ever get a Neuralink implant?Track car dream: Dark Horse R vs Cayman Clubsport?Why shouldn't I put a parking lift in my garage?$30k sports car for rough roads and occasional track usTop bucket list activity?Why Matt hates the band P.O.T.U.S.996 base or BRZ tS?Best car to use for a Rendezvous remake?And more!Recorded September 16, 2025Show Notes:DeleteMeTake control of your data and keep your private life private by signing up for DeleteMe. Now at a special discount for our listeners. Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/TIREand use promo code TIRE at checkout.  HelloFreshGo to HelloFresh.com/smokingtire10fm now to Get 10 Free Meals + a Free Item for Life! One per box with active subscription. Free meals applied

Driving the Mustang GTD; we toured the Czinger and Divergent 3D factory; Matt tells us about the great Mustang day of 2025; and we answer a whole lot of Patreon questions including:Cars that journos loved but failed to sell?Top automotive pilgrimagesWhy do RVs people choose Wranglers?E34 BMW: better than E36 or no?Prettiest Mustang ever?Next US car brand to go under will be...Driving a Panoz is like...When you shouldn't mess with a Porsche intakeBest / worst days at workAnd more! Recorded September 15, 2025 Show Notes:DeleteMeTake control of your data and keep your private life private by signing up for DeleteMe. Now at a special discount for our listeners. Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/TIREand use promo code TIRE at checkout.  MudWtrStart your new morning ritual & get up to 43% off your @MUDWTR with code tire at mudwtr.com/tire ! #mudwtrpod #adFactorGo to FactorMeals.com/tire50offand use code tire50off to get 50% off your first box, plus Free Breakfast for 1 Year. *Offer

What's the WORST door handle ever? Plus, towing in used luxury vs a new F-150: Matt's upcoming drive in 4 legendary Mustangs; an early look at the new, improved Streets of Willow; a FREE car shows up; our thoughts on Leno's Bill, and Patreon question include:How do we downsize our car payment: lease or buy?Most played out current design trendHow will the current NSX be seen in the future?What we think about the Mitsubishi 3000GTWhich front-engine RWD car to add to the fleet?Used RS or Touring?Which car did everyone love that you hate?LC500 or Vantage S?Should I modify a Merkur XR4Ti?Would a Sim rig at a track be helpful?And more! Recorded September 11, 2025 Show Notes:DeleteMeTake control of your data and keep your private life private by signing up for DeleteMe. Now at a special discount for our listeners. Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/TIREand use promo code TIRE at checkout.  MudWtrStart your new morning ritual & get up to 43% off your @MUDWTR with code tire at mudwtr.co

It has 1,250HP, a skeleton like you've never seen, broke 5 track records in 5 days, looks like an alien spacecraft, and we drove it: It's the Czinger 21C VMax.Patreon questions include:Countach stolenDream podcast guestsBest bad driving positionIs a 200k mile Audi S4 a good idea?That new Audi TT C conceptWhy are 992.1 prices going up??The best used AMG for the moneyCould Porsche sell a new GT2?Carbon fiber windshield wipers?Too many cars?Swap cars just for the sake of it?Snarky comebacksThat SSC recordAnd more! Recorded September 9, 2025  DeleteMeTake control of your data and keep your private life private by signing up for DeleteMe. Now at a special discount for our listeners. Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/TIREand use promo code TIRE at checkout.  Liquid IVDon’t let the grind drain you. Ditch the Glitch with Zero Sugar and Zero Crash from Liquid I.V. Tear. Pour. Live More. Go to liquidiv.comandget 20% off your first order with code TIREat checkout. UpsideUpside has given back

Bikes, robots, hypercars, oh my! On this episode, Matt Farah and Zack Klapman discuss the robot Olympics; their drives in the 1,750HP SSC Tuatara; power-to-weight ratios of their own cars vs some famous ones; the manual Nissan Z Nismo; review a BMW motorcycle; and answer Patreon questions about:Porsche wireless EV chargingOur thoughts on low ridersBest tow-rig / cool-car pair?How many cars is too many?Thoughts on Canadian whiskey?Buy an EV before or after the tax credit ends?Which Genesis we would buyWrap a silver car or save for a better color?How to get a Bentley for 1/10th the priceThat yacht that capsized IMMEDIATELYWhich Chevy replaces a WRX wagon?And more! Recorded September 4, 2025 DeleteMeTake control of your data and keep your private life private by signing up for DeleteMe. Now at a special discount for our listeners. Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/TIREand use promo code TIRE at checkout.  Liquid IVDon’t let the grind drain you. Ditch the Glitch with Zero Sugar and Ze

Larry Chen is one of the most skilled and famous automotive photographers of this generation. His clients include auto companies, race car drivers, organizers, events, and everything in between. Most recently, he's known for his video series on Hagerty that showcases car culture around the world. From underground clubs in Tokyo to royalty in Asia, American muscle collectors to wheel makers, the show is a true look at every corner of the automotive world.Today Larry brings us the amazing story of how he got access to the Sultan of Brunei's cars; Larry's new photo book; and what it was like seeing his own Nissan GT-R featured on the prestigious lawn of The Quail. Larry's show: https://youtu.be/TWhimSwbxE4Patreon questions include:Car communities that challenged his expectationsGetting hit in the face by carsWhich point-and-shoot to getAutomotive personalities that inspire himThe Nissan Z Nismo manualShould he upgrade from his Supra to a different camera car?Is he Anthony Bourdain?And more!Recorded September 3,

Jonny Lieberman is back for a weird whiskey tasting at to talk about: His drive in the RUF Rodeo; why he likes certain Cadillac EVs; whether or not he would buy a Rivian again; his YouTube channel; why barrels on the ground make things taste different than barrels near the roof; getting drunk in Scotland; his feelings on fake gears in EVs; and more! Recorded September 1, 2025 Show Notes:Car GurusBuy or sell your next car today with Car Gurus at cargurus.com. Go to cargurus.com to make sure your big deal is the best deal. Liquid IVDon’t let the grind drain you. Ditch the Glitch with Zero Sugar and Zero Crash from Liquid I.V. Tear. Pour. Live More. Go to LIQUIDIV.com and get 20% off your first order with code TIRE at checkout. RulaRula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance.Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/tire#rulapod QuinceGo to Quince.com/TIRE for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.New merch! Grab a shirt

Matt Farah and Zack Klapman tell of their drive in the incredible, carbon-fiber-constructed piece of unobtanium that is the Totem SuperGT. It's an homage to the legendary Alfa GTV/A cars. Does it do the original justice? Is it overpriced?Plus, Chrysler might make an off-road minivan.Patreon questions include:Should my teenager get a Miata or an EV?Have we hit peak "reimagine"?You're CEO of Porsche for a day: what would you change?What is the ultimate commuter car?Can I put a Transformers sticker on my car?Top 3 ultra-light carsWhy tires squeal on some freewaysWhat to do after my luxury SUV finally diesManual swap dream listWill the new Taycan depreciate less than the older ones?And more!Recorded August 25, 2025 Show Notes:DeleteMeGet 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://www.joindeleteme.com/TIRE and use promo code TIRE at checkout. HelloFresh Go to HelloFresh.com/smokingtire10fm now to Get 10 Free Meals + a Free Item for Life! One per box with active subscription. Free meals applied as discount o

Matt Farah and Zack Klapman might have driven their rarest car yet: the RUF Rodeo. Does a 7-figure rally car have something cheaper cars don't? Will they sell any of them? And what's Zack's issue with the buying market? Plus, an update on the Meyers Manx problem; NASCAR driver and friend of the show, Parker Kligerman, finally has his best day ever (and doesn't get the credit); and we answer Patreon questions including:   How to sit in your car   Is there still a market for EV credits?   How to make a boring car interesting   To improve turn-in: tires or suspension?   Can my 16 year-old handle rally school?   Is an Audi R8 just a fancy R35 GT-R?   Tiptronic swaps?   Build your comedian dream racing team   The best-sounding motorcycle is...   And more!Recorded August 23, 2025  Show Notes:DeleteMeGet 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://www.joindeleteme.com/TIRE and use promo code TIRE at checkout. HelloFresh Go to HelloFresh.com/smokingtire10fm now to Get 10 Free Meals + a Free Item for Life! One p