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.
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Thursday · 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
Thursday · 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/
Tuesday · 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
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
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
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
July 14 · 1 hr 27 min
Comedian Jerry Wayne Longmire
A literal cult story, racing, great bad cars, and so much more. Jerry Wayne Longmire is a Houston-based stand-up comic and Outlaws racing commentator. He is known for his viral series "Truck Astrology". His playful storytelling and relatable humor have captivated audiences worldwide across platforms like TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram. Recorded July 9, 2026 https://linktr.ee/JerryWayneLongmireJr Show Notes DeleteMe Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://joindeleteme.
July 9 · 1 hr 31 min
China is re-producing Enthusiast Cars: Is it a Good Thing?
Matt Farah tells the harrowing tale of driving the 1,200HP Czinger on a track; he and Zack Klapman describe the "most heinous" things they've done in cars; and a company in China is reproducing the unibodies of popular enthusiasts classics. Will it help or hurt car culture? All that and a lot more. Patreon questions include: Better rental: Ferrari on Monza or the Italian countryside? Smallest car that holds golf clubs Are aftermarket starlight headliners garbage? Start your own Porsche re
July 7 · 1 hr 40 min
Never Build a Whole Car: Autopian's David Tracy and Griffin Riley
David Tracy built a Willys Jeep from scratch and Griffin filmed the whole damn thing. David ordered a new body from overseas and sourced every single part on Ebay. Every part. Wires, grommets, pedals, and more. This might seem like a dream but as you'll hear it is a lot harder than one would imagine. Some parts don't fit. Parts arrive broken or get broken during assembly. There are snags and fitment challenges and he forgets things and makes errors and FINALLY when it's done his first real test
July 2 · 1 hr 56 min
A Great Vespa Trip; 26 Hours Later; Polestar Blocked; Q&A
Matt Farah's tale of traveling around the world to drive the new Ferrari 849 Testarossa Spider; the Vespa trip; Manx updates update; Polestar gets canceled by the government; and Patreon questions including: Ugly cars that drive great. Pretty cars that drive terribly. Why do people sit SO close to the wheel (and is it dangerous)? When haptic buttons feel cheap A tiered license system? Favorite cars from PCOTY Old automotive content we watch Tips on buying a JDM car Which heavy machiner
June 30 · 1 hr 54 min
ZR1 record; GV80 Review; a Tesla hits a House
Matt Farah and Zack Klapman discuss the new record set by the Corvette ZR1; give a tour of Matt's trip to the land of Mercedes engine swaps; a Tesla crashes into a house; someone lied to the EU; and a review of the 2026 Genesis GV80. Patreon questions include: Why content creators are backing away from crazy swaps Best used manual to learn on? $15k budget Worth getting an EV JUST to commute in? Does the auto industry underpay because CARS?! Which of our cars should be a LEGO? Do carb
June 25 · 1 hr 24 min
Mercedes Engine Swap King Matt Kwiek
Matt Kwiek is the owner of Kwiek Classics, a shop focused on updating the powertrains of chassis ('70s, '80s, '90s, '00s) Mercedes. From V8 upgrades to V12 shoehorns, it's anything but a simple process. Matt tells us how he left Apple to start wrenching. https://www.kwiekclassics.com/ https://www.instagram.com/kwiekclassics/?hl=en Recorded June 22, 2026 ZocDoc Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to https://Zocdoc.com/TIRE to find and instantly book a doctor you love today.
June 23 · 1 hr 22 min
Is Charging* Theft? Buy Cars from ONE Era Only!
What if you had unlimited money to buy 3 cars from ONE specific era? Is charging at work theft? Matt Farah and Zack Klapman make their picks, plus review the new 2027 Porsche Macan GTS electric, and Alpina unveils a stunning new coupe. Patreon questions include: Sell your co-hosts car and replace it, GO! Buy a rare car even if you don't like it? Is the NEW manual M3 collectible? How to do your 1st autocross "Luxurious" features that feel cheap Motorsports we watch Have we driven a Mitsu
June 22 · 2 hr
M5 Touring 2nd Take; PNW Trip Report; CA Tire Update
Matt Farah is back from the amazing Road & Track Experience through the Pacific Northwest and has tales of rally school, track driving, and one of the best roads in the U.S.; after 600 miles in the BMW M5 Touring, has his negative of it opinion changed?; an alleged insider updates us on the California tire drama. Patreon questions include: Should you throw away factory run-flat tires? Will they ever stop OTA updates for older cars? Without cars, would we review horses or wagons? Would ent
June 16 · 1 hr 56 min
Jonny Lieberman on Rivian R2, Luce, and 1000HP cars
Jonny Lieberman returns to talk 1000HP cars, Tesla FSD, Ferrari Luce, the new Rivian R2, the best(?) way to learn to drive a manual, and a whole lot more. Patreon questions include: Is the Ferrari Luce the new Mondial? Would the Luce be better if it was cheaper? How to convince people to try an EV Best cars for big-n-tall crowd BMW X5 or Toyota Land Cruiser? Why doesn't anyone care about my 911 Turbo S? Best way to test drive a sports car before buying Cars we hated just because our friends l
June 11 · 1 hr 30 min
Audi Nuvolari; Teaching Kids to Judge Tires (for charity!)
Matt Farah and Zack Klapman discuss Audi's new supercar, the Nuvolari; get confused by Mustang history; Matt tells us about his role as a judge for an inaugural car charity event; and Patreon questions include: Is the Gumball 3000 the pinnacle of "rally"? How to spot undercover police cars Does altitude effect our car reviews? The hardest car part we've had to find Do we enjoy driving slow cars slowly? Will smooth '90s styling come back? $50k for a "plan Z" car with my friends How fast
June 9 · 1 hr 49 min
Reviewed: Lucid Gravity; SP40 Restomod
Matt Farah and Zack Klapman review the 2026 Lucid Gravity. Is it a minivan or an SUV? Pros and cons abound. Matt tells the tale of driving the SP40 Restomod, a carbon fiber Mustang-powered creation from Argentina. Patreon questions include: Will Cadillac build a supercar? Has Matt softened on BMW 2002s? Any "Why haven't they solved this?" features? Am I a snob for preferring the Audi E-Tron GT? Will t-tops come back or are they too dangerous? Our favorite batmobiles Could Lincoln make a
June 4 · 1 hr 43 min
CA Tire War; Luce Conspiracy Theory; Q&A
Matt Farah and Zack Klapman discuss the viral video about California's war on tires; a very interesting carbon-fiber roadster from ...Argentina?; Blink 182 and Mercedes; Bad Thoughts Season 2; and Patreon questions include: Bronco as a winter commuter? Quality consistency from watch brands The one car we'd restomod as a business First single-clutch auto we liked Best FWD car fro the early 2000s Worst track in the country Mods that didn't improve our cars This car is better than a 981
June 2 · 1 hr 41 min
Driven: Czinger on Track; Gunther Works F-26 in RAIN; Q&A
Matt Farah tells the story of driving the spaceship-like 1,200HP Czinger 21C Aero on a racetrack; he and Zack Klapman describe their morning with the terrifying Gunther Works F-26; Patreon questions include: Update on the Boxster/Cayman EV Is a 100k-mile Miata worth $5k? Was the turbo Fusion any good? Can the Luce justify its price? Should the Nissan Z have been a manual first? High-end digital watches Charity car shows: ticket price or free to enter? The car we regret selling the mos
May 29 · 1 hr 44 min
Driven: Kimera 037, GRP P39; Best Dad Wagons; Project Updates
Driving the GRP GTH P39 and the Kimera 037; the best dad wagons on the used market; updates on the Mercedes and Taycan; why buying a used EV makes fiscal sense; and more! Patreon questions include: Cool used 4-door that will impress my kids Biggest business mistakes Do any 2000s automatics feel "special"? Used AMG GT S vs C8 Corvette Nissan Z vs the "Altima image" Best cool dad wagons What to buy after life with a Fiesta ST? Car-themed watches Best live-axle car we've driven Why po

The Smoking Tire

CyberTruck's Sales beat Ford Record; Manx 2.0; Q&A

Live Show Announcement!

Reviews: C8 Grand Sport and Lambo Temerario; Flock returns!

From Selling Hot Dogs to Hypercars

Racing at the Cleetus 900 Was Insane

Flock vs the Range Rovers; Ferrari 849 Testarossa Spider Review

Comedian Jerry Wayne Longmire

China is re-producing Enthusiast Cars: Is it a Good Thing?

Never Build a Whole Car: Autopian's David Tracy and Griffin Riley

A Great Vespa Trip; 26 Hours Later; Polestar Blocked; Q&A

ZR1 record; GV80 Review; a Tesla hits a House

Mercedes Engine Swap King Matt Kwiek

Is Charging* Theft? Buy Cars from ONE Era Only!

M5 Touring 2nd Take; PNW Trip Report; CA Tire Update

Jonny Lieberman on Rivian R2, Luce, and 1000HP cars

Audi Nuvolari; Teaching Kids to Judge Tires (for charity!)

Reviewed: Lucid Gravity; SP40 Restomod

CA Tire War; Luce Conspiracy Theory; Q&A

Driven: Czinger on Track; Gunther Works F-26 in RAIN; Q&A

Driven: Kimera 037, GRP P39; Best Dad Wagons; Project Updates