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The Smoking Tire

Zack Klapman, Matt Farah

Matt Farah and Zack Klapman sit down with automotive icons, pro drivers, comedians and other friends to discuss automotive industry news, racing, projects and whatever else comes to mind.
Watch our car reviews at www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire

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#1150
Yesterday · 1 hr 41 min
The Mercedes GTD? Luxury Cars Falling
Mercedes has built a very special coupe that reminds us of something American; the luxury car market is falling apart; apparently Teslas are more dangerous than their competition; and Patreon questions include: Is a Lotus as exciting as my supercharged S2000? Will spyware ruin enthusiast cars? When a car comparison goes wrong for the OEM Audi RS3 + 718 GT4 = what? Automotive underdogs we root for Waymo dropped me in the middle of the road Can Porsche solve the sporty EV problem? Cars we
#1149
Tuesday · 1 hr 53 min
The New Grand Tour; Tesla's Dodge; SHOCKING Repair Estimate
Our thoughts on the new Grand Tour; Tesla's accident avoidance pros/cons; Matt's surprising Taycan repair estimate; and a correction about the Lexus RZ550e. Patreon questions include: Should a recent college grad drain a 401k to buy a sports car? Is a new 6Pack Challenger a deal at $40k? How long does it take to REALLY know a car? Favorite small town near a race track? Why are Lotus Elise prices FINALLY going up? Fun cars for the winter Would the U.S. auto industry be BETTER without th
#1148
September 10 · 1 hr 45 min
Lexus RZ550e Review; Days of Thunder v2; and More!
Lexus RZ550e Review; a fun book; Days of Thunder is coming; sauce contests; Countach update; and... Patreon questions include: This JDM car is not good for 16 year olds Fun cars for expecting parents How to hate big tech while taking Waymos? Non-German $50k road trip sedan? Small deal-breakers when buying a car Is a used S8 a good long-distance cruiser? Best manual Honda for $10k-20k? Powertrain for ground-up Lotus 7 build? How to do a cheap(er) 993 build Gridlife advice Do body kit
#1147
September 8 · 1 hr 46 min
Reviewed: Corvette ZR1X and Bentley Supersports
Reviews of the Corvette ZR1-X and the Bentley Continental Super Sports, PLUS a Waymo gets aggressive. Patreon questions include: We choose cars for 5 hilarious collabs Am I and a pro driver wrong about the RS3? Rent: a Mini Cooper or this ridiculous convertible? Do we use a steering wheel center stripe? Best 4-door road-tripper for $70k Need to replace a 2008 Civic manual with something fun. Cars for an automotive centipede trailer? Should I motor swap my Slate truck? How long to pati
#1146
September 3 · 1 hr 53 min
The Improv with Richard Porter and Johnny Smith (Smith and Sniff)
Jonny Smith (Fifth Gear, Late Brake Show) and Richard Porter (Top Gear, The Grand Tour) of "Smith and Sniff" join us for a live show at the famous Irvine Improv. https://smithandsniff.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jonnycarpervert/ https://www.instagram.com/sniff_petrol/ *The audio file from the improv didn't allow me to adjust individual levels so I used Adobe Premiere's software to help with it. It improved the levels a LOT but you might hear some weird things during applause or audience
#1145
September 1 · 1 hr 41 min
Jonny Lieberman (Eccentrica, Cayenne electric, Rivian R2)
Jonny Lieberman subs in to talk about the all new Rivian R2, the Electric Cayenne, and the Eccentrica. Do they agree? YES...and NO. Recorded August 31, 2026 https://www.youtube.com/@drivingwithjonny Show Notes: Fitbod' Get 25% off your Fitbod subscription or try the app FREE for seven days at Fitbod.me/TIRE. Quince Find your next fall favorites at Quince. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to https://Quince.com/tire. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.
#1144
August 28 · 1 hr 4 min
Detroit Live Show - 2026 Dream Cruise
Roast my car! Million dollar garage! And the secret to protecting your car from yours friends. All that and a lot more from our Detroit show. Recorded live at 248 Garage in Detroit during the 2026 Dream Cruise. Square Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/tire #squarepod #ad Hims Ready to reach your goals? Visit hims.com slash tire to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! For a 10% discount
#1143
August 25 · 1 hr 36 min
Our Guardrails Need Help
When we think of our roads we tend to think of the tarmac or bridges but not what's next to them: guardrails. We hope to never meet one but Steve Eimers knows more about them than he ever wanted to. After his daughter passed away in a car accident he learned the culprit was a guardrail that was banned but hadn't yet been uninstalled yet. Ever since he has traveled the U.S. inspecting our roads and speaking with politicians about how to improve safety and save lives. Recorded August 22, 2026 h
#1142
August 20 · 52 min
Brabus CEO Constantin Buschmann
Matt interviews the famous brand's CEO while driving the new, 1,000HP Brabus BODO up Angeles Crest. Recorded August 9, 2026 Enter to WIN our AMAZING 2025 Porsche 911 Turbo S!! https://www.dreamgiveaway.com/tickets/porsche?promo=SMOKINGTIRE Promo Code Offer: Get 4X bonus tickets with any donation of $25 or more. With every donation you are helping benefit some wonderful veterans' and children's charities. Podcast Promo Code: SMOKINGTIRE FitBod Get 25% off your subscription or try the ap
#1141
August 18 · 1 hr 48 min
Detroit Dream Cruise; Ford GT Review; Airplane got Weird
Detroit Dream Cruise recap; a review of the Ford GT; a strange airplane situation; plus Patreon questions include: Car trends in LA vs Detroit A car to delete from existence That Luce sale price Gordon Murray and the continuing F1 Maintain a 200k mile car vs a 100k mile car? Will RAM bring back the Dakota? Should tuners give EVs the burble tune? Why some auctions mention CA emissions How to avoid a rear-ender in Detroit Thoughts on inverted trikes And more! Recorded August 17, 2026
#1140
August 13 · 1 hr 29 min
A Crash and 2 Geneses Sedan Walk Into a Crew Show
Matt Farah's Porsche got hit; he and Zack Klapman review two Genesis sedans; Big Sur is on fire; and more! Patreon questions include: The watch addiction begins What's on your 2001 CD? Auto factories we've toured Rolex Yacht Master: cool or no? Inviting cars at $10k, $30k, and $50k Our tasteful mod formula Choosing routes on two wheels Are BMW i8s a bargain at $50k? Why cars warn you when they're cold Why 997.2 Turbos are SO expensive Our healthy gas station foods Thanks for the f
#1139
August 11 · 1 hr 30 min
Sam Fane (Seen Through Glass)
Sam Fane AKA Seen Through Glass is visiting the U.S.! He tells us about his crazy journeys in his Ferrari 360, what went wrong with his used Panamera Hybrid, the craving for adventure, and more. Recorded August 7, 2026 https://seenthroughglass.online/ https://www.youtube.com/seenthroughglass Tickets to our live show: https://improv.com/irvine/event/the+smoking+tire+live+feat.+smith+and+sniff+with+matt+farah%2C+zack+klapman%2C+richard+porter%2C+and+jonny+smith/14213624/ DeleteMe Get 20% off
#1138
August 6 · 1 hr 51 min
The Great Vespa Trip; The Internet That Helped Cars the MOST?
Which part of the internet had the greatest impact on car enthusiasm? Matt Farah rode his Vespa 500 miles up the California coast and lived to tell the tale; Flock continues to get flamed; and Patreon questions include: Which part of the internet helped cars the MOST How to prep a $2kL Mini Cooper for track work Legs or hands? Why are car enthusiasts focused on investing? Best mid-engined car for under $200k Will the Rivian R2 hurt us? Would the Temerario be b
#1137
August 4 · 1 hr 23 min
Reviews: Race Car and the Robot
Matt Farah spent a day at the race track with a 996 Porsche Cup Car; Zack Klapman spent the week driving the 7-passenger Hyundai IONIQ9. Patreon questions include: Is this used Macan S a good idea? Porsche GT4RS: too stiff for a weekend/track car? Have restomods gone too far? Why are Cyber Truck owners removing side mirrors? Does the 2000 Accord Coupe look good or is it a Temu NSX? You get pulled over: do you hide the radar detector? Worst seats in the best car? 2023 Kia EV6 GT vs 2025
#1136
July 30 · 1 hr 31 min
CyberTruck's Sales beat Ford Record; Manx 2.0; Q&A
New Cyber Truck data puts Ford to shame; Matt Farah has a driving update on his airplane-engine-powered Meyers Manx; when they sold bricks; a Cadillac limo you should want; Grand Seiko ambassador; and Patreon questions include: Did America make ANY good cars in the 80s?? Are Boxsters and Caymans undervalued? The old commuter cars we'd love to drive What to do with that family heirloom car Isn't that just a rebodied Boxster? The WORST thing spilled in a cabin was... Used EV for $20k? Are peopl
July 30 · 39 sec
Live Show Announcement!
Upcoming live show ! https://improv.com/irvine/event/the+smoking+tire+live+feat.+smith+and+sniff+with+matt+farah%2C+zack+klapman%2C+richard+porter%2C+and+jonny+smith/14213624/
#1135
July 28 · 1 hr 51 min
Reviews: C8 Grand Sport and Lambo Temerario; Flock returns!
Matt Farah reviews the all new C8 Corvette Grand Sport and compares is to the Z06 as well as the new base model; he also tells of his week in the blistering Lamborghini Temerario (the good, bad, the mud flaps); Zack Klapman discusses Flock's PR nightmare regarding its inability to read license plates; and Q&A answers questions including: Do economy cars look TOO edgy? Are used car salespeople STILL sus? Which of these 3 dreams cars to sell? M Roadster vs 2008 Vantage Roadster automatic Does th
#1134
July 23 · 47 min
From Selling Hot Dogs to Hypercars
Nat is a serial entrepreneur. He went to school with Farah and then ran a series of hot dog carts before opening GPNY, a premiere indoor karting business in NY. He then started HK to sell race cars at Monticello Motor Club but now sells the cool and weird in his own store. The Kimera, the Fifteen Eleven, Gunther Werks. If you want something from these famous boutique builders, Nat is your guy. Recorded July 16, 2026 https://www.hkmotorcars.com/ Tickets to our LIVE show at the Irvine Improv ar
#1133
July 21 · 1 hr 54 min
Racing at the Cleetus 900 Was Insane
Matt Farah and Zack Klapman recap their time racing in the July 18, 2026 Cleetus 900. This event is much, MUCH more than a race. Show Notes Factor Head to https://Factormeals.com/tire50off and use code tire50off to get 50 percent off and free daily greens per box, with new subscription only, while supplies last until 09/27/2026. (See website for more details). Quince Make your summer wardrobe easier. Go to https://Quince.com/tire for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now avai
#1132
July 17 · 1 hr 39 min
Flock vs the Range Rovers; Ferrari 849 Testarossa Spider Review
Matt Farah has some spicy thoughts on his drive in the new Ferrari 849 Testarossa Spider; he and Zack Klapman discuss the terrifying situation between Flock cameras and Range Rovers; the Manx is even better now; and Patreon questions include: When will Audi etron GTs bottom in price? Quirk battle: Pajero vs Jimny Should a seller supply the PPI? Should this Canadian trade their car for a motorcycle? Mercedes used to be the tech leader. Who is it now? Common car enthusiast financial mistakes. Th

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