The Smoking Tire

Lotus Carlton Review; 2025 Chevy Blazer Drive; Q&A

Matt Farah drove the rare and fast Lotus Carlton; he and Zack Klapman have a surprising review of their 2025 Chevy Blazer rental; the perfect Ferrari might be on BaT right now; and Patreon questions include: What brand could become as cultish as Porsche? Best car for red light / green light Bad to mediocre with a few mods 4Runner vs Land Cruiser Best investment as a cat owner Watches for your wife Favorite UK race tracks Favorite tailpipe configurations Why is Porsche out of money? Do we need a term between GT and Sports car? Inexpensive Radwood cars Will gullwing doors come back? And more! Recorded March 6, 2026 SHOW NOTES DeleteMe Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.joindeleteme.com and use promo code TIRE at checkout. Fitbod Join Fitbod today to get your personalized workout plan. Get 25% off your subscription or try the app FREE for seven days at Fitbod.me/TIRE. Factor Eat smart at FactorMeals.com/tire50off and use code tire50off to get 50% off your first box, plus Free Breakfast for 1 Year. Eat like a pro this month with Factor. New subscribers only, varies by plan. 1 free breakfast item per box for 1 year while subscription is active Want your question answered? To listen to the episode the day it's recorded? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! For a 10% discount on your first case go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST #cars #comedy #podcast Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman Click here for the most honest car reviews out there: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

E1096 Mar 12, 2026 92 min 61 annotations

Magnus Walker

Magnus Walker explains why he is selling a LOT of his cars, the other items he's letting go, how collecting gets out of hand, what's next for him, and so much more. When does collecting become more pain than joy? The sale price of his famous 277 car What makes an "outlaw" Porsche? Unpopular Porsche configurations he likes Did downtown L.A. ever "thrive"? The first factory car to outperform RUF's Yellowbird Favorite Mercedes and BMW cars What separates tuner companies that last with those that are a flash in the pan? Essential Porsche experiences And more! Recorded March 6, 2026 https://rmsothebys.com/auctions/mw26/ SHOW NOTES DeleteMe Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.joindeleteme.com and use promo code TIRE at checkout. Fitbod Join Fitbod today to get your personalized workout plan. Get 25% off your subscription or try the app FREE for seven days at Fitbod.me/TIRE. Factor Eat smart at FactorMeals.com/tire50off and use code tire50off to get 50% off your first box, plus Free Breakfast for 1 Year. Eat like a pro this month with Factor. New subscribers only, varies by plan. 1 free breakfast item per box for 1 year while subscription is active Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

E1095 Mar 10, 2026 94 min 58 annotations

Countach Update; Leno's Law RETURNS; M3 Adjustment

Matt Farah got a scary estimate for his Countach project; a new smog law in CA might be a good thing; an oil test comes back positive; Zack Klapman learns how to adjust something; and we answer Patreon questions including: How much stereo is too much? Which car will hipsters gentrify next? ZR1 or used McLaren ? Are new gears worth it? The right sports car for a flatter landscape is... Will "blob" cars ever return? Does Aston Martin need a G-Wagen? Are my tires really too old? Can you DIY a Singer-style restomod? How do I find a trustworthy car shipper? And more! Recorded March 6, 2026 SHOW NOTES DeleteMe Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://www.joindeleteme.com/TIRE and use promo code TIRE at checkout. Truewerk Get 15% off your first order at https://www.TRUEWERK.com with code TIRE. Want your question answered? To listen to the episode the day it's recorded? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! For a 10% discount on your first case go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST #cars #comedy #podcast Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman Click here for the most honest car reviews out there: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

E1094 Mar 06, 2026 79 min 46 annotations

Stories from F.A.T. ICE 2026!

Matt Farah and Zack Klapman have returned from the frigid motorsport party that is F.A.T. ICE RACE 2026 held in Big Sky, MT and they have stories! Rare cars were slid (and in some cases, crashed), race cars went slowly, rev limiters were hit, rally cars rallied, and the beats banged. We tell you who was there, what happened, the cars we want to bring for next year, and what it's like learning to drift in front of 2000 people. Then we answer Patreon questions including: BMW 230i coupe for a fun used buy? Past content we screwed up Which Italian design studio we'd most want to work with Are white wheels ever good? Ford's new cheap EV truck idea Best used supercar Will the car market soften in 20 years? Do we like aesthetic special editions? And more! Recorded March 2, 2026 SHOW NOTES DeleteMe Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://www.joindeleteme.com/TIRE and use promo code TIRE at checkout. Truewerk Get 15% off your first order at https://www.TRUEWERK.com with code TIRE. New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and support us! https://thesmokingtireshop.com/ Want your question answered? To listen to the episode the day it's recorded? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! For a 10% discount on your first case go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST #cars #comedy #podcast Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman Click here for the most honest car reviews out there: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

E1093 Mar 03, 2026 93 min 53 annotations

Wes Siler (Journalist, Adventurer, Public Lands Advocate)

Wes Siler is a journalist who spent 20 years writing about adventure, vehicles, gear, and the great outdoors, most notably being one of the most popular writers for Outside Magazine. On this episode Matt Farah talks to Wes about why tech isn't rewarding journalism, how both parties are effecting our public lands, towing, hunting, climate change, and so much more. Wes is a well of knowledge and worth paying attention to. https://wessiler.substack.com/ IG: @wessiler Recorded February 25, 2026 SHOW NOTES DeleteMe Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.joindeleteme.com slash TIRE and use promo code TIRE at checkout. AG1 For a limited time only, get a FREE AG1 duffel bag and FREE AG1 Welcome Kit with your first subscription order! Only while supplies last. That’s DRINK AG1.COM/ TIRE. DRINK AG1.COM/TIRE. Want your question answered? To listen to the episode the day it's recorded? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast 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-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

E1092 Feb 26, 2026 65 min 43 annotations

Does the Maserati MC20 GT2 Deliver on its Wings?

Matt Farah and Zack Klapman find out if Maserati MC20 GT2 Stradale is the track car it looks to be; Matt goes deeper down the rabbit hole of a new collectible; we ponder why Buick still exists; and Patreon questions include: Our favorite Subaru ever Will the U.S. EV market shrink? Resurrected names that were better than the original. Is my watch tough? What would we drive in a 1000-mile vintage race? Ducktail spoilers: verdict Should German car companies keep making middling performance cars? Does a C8 Z06 really feel that different from the regular one? How to brake in a high-downforce car? Isn't ADAS good for normal people? MK7 GTI or Golf R? And more! Recorded February 23, 2026 SHOW NOTES DeleteMe Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.joindeleteme.com slash TIRE and use promo code TIRE at checkout. AG1 For a limited time only, get a FREE AG1 duffel bag and FREE AG1 Welcome Kit with your first subscription order! Only while supplies last. That’s DRINK AG1.COM/ TIRE. DRINK AG1.COM/TIRE. Chapters: Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

E1091 Feb 24, 2026 74 min 44 annotations

Integra Type S Review; Spray-on PPF?; Are Tire Changes a Bad Sign?

Matt Farah and Zack Klapman review the 2026 Acura Integra Type S; a new contestant to our towing vehicle list; can you "fix" a 20 year-old Subaru; why your project car needs an e-brake; and Patreon questions include:How to get CARB organization into car cultureDid we ever steal our parents' cars?Favorite crazy modded cars we've drivenRWD sedans with a Miatas ethosHas this CPO Lexus LC500 had too many tires?If we could only have one rental car ever...Does Ford suck at colors?Why do small hypercar companies use the outdated single-clutch gearboxes?Is aesthetic carbon played out now that Ferrari says so?Is a C6 Z06 that good over a C5?Vintage GT carsHow to drive a RHD carRap video carsIs spray-on PPF any good?And more! Recorded February 17, 2026 Show NotesHello Fresh Go to https://HelloFresh.com/smokingtire10fm to Get 10 free meals + a FREE Zwilling Knife (a $144.99 value) on your third box. Offer valid while supplies last. Free meals applied as discount on first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan. AG1For a limited time only, get a FREE AG1 duffel bag and FREE AG1 Welcome Kit with your first subscription order! Only while supplies last. That’s DRINK AG1.COM/ TIRE. DRINK AG1.COM/TIRE. Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

E1090 Feb 19, 2026 93 min 56 annotations

Driving a Special Lotus at Willow; EPA changes; New Watch; &A

Matt Farah modified his watch; the EPA will stop paying attention to cars (and a whole lot more); driving a special Inokinetic Lotus Exige at Willow; and....Patreon Questions include:HELP! My terrible-driving friend wants to go racingA programmer's opinion on the AI discussionBase 981 Cayman: Good intro track car?Is the GR86 a "mini 911"?Ferrari 812 GTS vs 12CillindriShould EVs flash brake lights when using regen?Would Acura ever make an AWD Integra Type R?Cars you could identify by smellAre Hublots cool?Best month to buy/sell a car?What's wrong with the diesel crowd?Why no love for the Porsche 914?Efficient commuters for TALL peopleIs a McLaren 570S a good budget supercar?How to stop distracted drivingAnd more!Recorded February 13, 2026 Show NotesHello Fresh Go to https://HelloFresh.com/smokingtire10fm to Get 10 free meals + a FREE Zwilling Knife (a $144.99 value) on your third box. Offer valid while supplies last. Free meals applied as discount on first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan. AG1For a limited time only, get a FREE AG1 duffel bag and FREE AG1 Welcome Kit with your first subscription order! Only while supplies last. That’s DRINK AG1.COM/ TIRE. DRINK AG1.COM/TIRE. Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

E1089 Feb 17, 2026 89 min 59 annotations

Jonny Lieberman: Secret Diablo Story; AI Debate;Ferrari interiors

Strap in. Jonny Lieberman brings whiskey and opinions. We talk about that new, controversial Ferrari interior; the secret design history of the Lamborghini Diablo; Matt Farah's Countach progress; and then get into a heated discussion about Jonny's new app that's designed to help you bid on cars smarter by using....AI. It's loud and friendly. Let's go. Recorded February 11, 2026SHOW NOTESFactorEat smart at FactorMeals.com/tire50off and use code tire50off to get 50% off your first box, plus Free Breakfast for 1 Year.Eat like a pro this month with Factor. New subscribers only, varies by plan. 1 free breakfast item per box for 1 year while subscription is active DeleteMeGet 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.joindeleteme.com slash TIRE and use promo code TIRE at checkout. Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

E1088 Feb 12, 2026 142 min 58 annotations

GT-R Lawsuit; GT3 RS tire "fix"?; Tow rigs; Q&A

Matt Farah and Zack Klapman discuss whether tires "fixed" what they didn't like about the new Porsche GT3 RS; there's an update to a legal scuffle between Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca and the owner of an amazing R34 GT-R; we get some ideas for tow vehicles; why Porsche won't build a "cheap" 911; and Patreon questions include:Weekend track car idea: NC Miata or BMW 135i?Why are early 2000s Mini Cooper S underappreciated?Can you have wide front tires AND good steering feel?How to avoid being labeled a "Florida car"?Easy, impressive meals to cookHow does a Lotus compare to a 718 Cayman for road trips?F/M/K: Larry Chen's 996 Turbo / Magnus' 277 / Scotto's RWBWhat car would our 18-year old selves invest in?How to talk someone out of a car they'll regretFun cruiser: Alfa Spider or R129 SL500?Rent a Miata or a C8 for a weekend in the the South?Is the Elantra N still a deal at $40k?Should you let a younger family member ride in your "unsafe" car?And more!Recorded February 6, 2026 SHOW NOTESFactorEat smart at FactorMeals.com/tire50off and use code tire50off to get 50% off your first box, plus Free Breakfast for 1 Year.Eat like a pro this month with Factor. New subscribers only, varies by plan. 1 free breakfast item per box for 1 year while subscription is active DeleteMeGet 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.joindeleteme.com slash TIRE and use promo code TIRE at checkout. Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

E1087 Feb 10, 2026 93 min 60 annotations

What to tow with; Angeles Forest crash map; Why Auctions seem High

Patreon questions include:Will our next car be a depreciated classic or a lease?Thoughts on the Capricorn ZagatoWHY do cars have screens if no one likes them?What's really behind auction prices?Sports cars for someone TALLIs a 997 911 S worth it over a 987 Cayman S?When we stole our parents' carsWhat car would we bring back to 1902?Should license plate covers be illegal?Why doesn't the Countach have rims?The next car we will buyThoughts on the Volvo plug-in hybridsHow is Nissan going to pull it off?Reliable 2+2 for under $20kBuild a rally car or buy a crossoverAnd more!Recorded February 4, 2026The map of Angeles Forest crashesOur new Brian James trailer Get 15% off your first order at https://www.truewerk.com using CODE: TIRE. . FitbodJoin Fitbod today to get your personalized workout plan. Get 25% off your subscription or try the app FREE for seven days at https://www.Fitbod.me/TIRE. 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-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

E1086 Feb 05, 2026 98 min 55 annotations

We Almost Rolled the INEOS Wagon

Matt Farah and Zack Klapman went off-roading in the new 2026 INEOS Grenadier Station Wagon Trialmaster and it almost went very wrong; a full review of the INEOS and its competitors; Tesla is ending production of the Model S and X, so we talk about why and what it means for the future; Washington D.C. is going to have an INDY street race apparently; and we answer 50 questions from our Patreon members, including: Would we rather be mid-tier racing drivers or have our current jobs?Which supercar should have had a diesel engine?Miata RF or soft-top?Best M5: E90 M5 or E90 M3?Most enthusiast-magnet nerd car?Are "classic" tires worth the price for my older car?Which cars does every enthusiast need to drive?More timeless design: Lexus GS or C6 Corvette?Do we like bigger wheels? When?Were early paddle-shifted transmissions cool when they came out?That new Porsche Rally GTWhy does the S63 AMG feel like too much AMG and not enough S?F1 2026: Audi vs Cadillac. Thoughts?Which cars depreciate TOO fast?Why don't STIs hold value?Options that made cars unreliableWould you always choose a lighter engine in a race car?Foreign car brands that would work hereAnd many more!Recorded February 2, 2026TruewerkGet 15% off your first order at https://www.truewerk.com using CODE: TIRE. . FitbodJoin Fitbod today to get your personalized workout plan. Get 25% off your subscription or try the app FREE for seven days at https://www.Fitbod.me/TIRE. Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

E1085 Feb 03, 2026 120 min 73 annotations

New SIM; Kill Switch Law; Merc Project

Matt Farah describes his first BAD ride in a Waymo; he and Zack Klapman talk about the oddities for sale at Barrett-Jackson auctions; the truth about the "kill switch" law Congress passed; the Mercedes project begins; and Patreon questions include: Why has the Porsche 911 maintained a consistent look while others can't? Favorite tuner for engines with 4,6,8,10, and 12 cylinders? Do automakers still take risks? Has Porsche reliability gone down? Best and worst swag from a press launch? Why we think the C8 Corvette ZR1 will depreciate when the C7 didn't. What to get for someone who drives a Drakan? Will SIM racing cafes work? And more! Recorded January 29, 2026 Show NotesHello Fresh Go to https://HelloFresh.com/smokingtire10fm to Get 10 free meals + a FREE Zwilling Knife (a $144.99 value) on your third box. Offer valid while supplies last. Free meals applied as discount on first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan. MudWtrStart your new morning ritual & get up to 43% off your @MUDWTR with code tire at https://mudwtr.com/tire #mudwtrpod DeleteMeGet 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.joindeleteme.com slash TIRE and use promo code TIRE at checkout. Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

E1084 Jan 30, 2026 93 min 51 annotations

Bugatti Veyron 2.0?; Racetrack for Sale; E-Ray Conclusion; Q&A

Matt Farah has conclusions on the Corvette E-Ray; another amazing racetrack is for sale; Bugatti has reimagined...itself; how to choose the right tire; and we answer Patreon questions including:Was the Geo brand a player?What makes an engine sound "raw"?How can Chevy improve the ZR1?Perfect car for twisty road living <$100kIs any car "douche-proof"?What's the deal with empty rooftop boxes?Best car to eat inHow to find yourself a Lemons team to drive withAnd more! Recorded January 27, 2026 Show NotesHello Fresh Go to https://HelloFresh.com/smokingtire10fm to Get 10 free meals + a FREE Zwilling Knife (a $144.99 value) on your third box. Offer valid while supplies last. Free meals applied as discount on first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan. MudWtrStart your new morning ritual & get up to 43% off your @MUDWTR with code tire at https://mudwtr.com/tire #mudwtrpod DeleteMeGet 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.joindeleteme.com slash TIRE and use promo code TIRE at checkout. Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

E1083 Jan 27, 2026 112 min 62 annotations

Cheap Tesla FSD Insurance?; Corvette E-Ray Review; Q&A

Matt Farah drove a 2026 Corvette E-Ray into the desert and lived to compare it to the Z06; Zack Klapman weighs in on what they should do with a free racing trailer; a new insurance that's ONLY for Teslas that use Full Self Driving; and Patreon questions include:How long until your car is warm?Is the VR6 engine actually cool?Cars we loved as kids but now think to be lameWhy don't I love Boxsters ?Why do some people want to f*** cars?What's more expensive to own: an old BMW or old Porsche?Detuned supercar engines we never gotWhat's happening with Aston Vantage prices?And more! Recorded January 21, 2026 Show NotesFitbodJoin Fitbod today to get your personalized workout plan. Get 25% off your subscription or try the app FREE for seven days at Fitbod.me/TIRE. DeleteMeGet 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.joindeleteme.com slash TIRE and use promo code TIRE at checkout. Athletic GreensFor a limited time only, get a FREE AG1 duffel bag and FREE AG1 Welcome Kit with your first subscription order! Only while supplies last. That’s DRINK AG1.COM/ TIRE. DRINK AG1.COM/TIRE. New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and support us! https://thesmokingtireshop.com/ Want your question answered? To listen to the episode the day it's recorded? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! For a 10% discount on your first case go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST #cars #comedy #podcast Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman Click here for the most honest car reviews out there: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

E1082 Jan 22, 2026 84 min 55 annotations

Aston DBX Review; Ferrari Record Nonsense; AI on BaT?

Matt Farah reviews the new 717HP Aston Martin DBX; he and Zack Klapman talk about their time in a modified Ferrari 458 and how it might reinvigorate interest in the aging legend; an auction of prancing horses makes no sense; an old Cadillac listing has some VERY strange pictures; and we answer Patreon questions including:Is the 2014-2018 Audi RS7 a good replacement for my Golf R?Is the GTS model of a Porsche EV worth it?Crazier: $1.8M for a Ferrari 360CS or $18M for an Enzo?How would we want to "be the hero"?Why do people call fast Audis boring but fast VWs great?Do boring cars get better the faster you drive?What to replace my lifted 4Runner with?Most successful ICE brand that pivoted to EV?WHAT is happening with this 1999 Cadillac listing?Which car has the worst drivers?How did Breitling come back?Replace my PPF?And more? Recorded January 19, 2026 Show NotesFitbodJoin Fitbod today to get your personalized workout plan. Get 25% off your subscription or try the app FREE for seven days at Fitbod.me/TIRE. DeleteMeGet 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.joindeleteme.com slash TIRE and use promo code TIRE at checkout. Athletic GreensFor a limited time only, get a FREE AG1 duffel bag and FREE AG1 Welcome Kit with your first subscription order! Only while supplies last. That’s DRINK AG1.COM/ TIRE. DRINK AG1.COM/TIRE. New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and support us! https://thesmokingtireshop.com/ Want your question answered? To listen to the episode the day it's recorded? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! For a 10% discount on your first case go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST #cars #comedy #podcast Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman Click here for the most honest car reviews out there: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

E1081 Jan 20, 2026 114 min 67 annotations

Corvette ZR1X Record; 1-of-1 Ferrari Found; WHAT is that Car?

The Corvette ZR1X set a record and punches above its weight class; Matt Farah talks us through the newly-published 2026 Performance Car of the Year verdict; Zack Klapman found a very special Ferrari that defies logic; how are Fiskers driving around; the weirdest KIA we've ever seen; and Patreon questions include:Allied cars vs Axis carsOddest special versions of normal cars718 GTS or 1st gen Boxster Spider?Business advice we'd give our younger selvesShould I finance a project car?BMW X5 40i vs Lexus GX550Weird race car liveries we'd wantWhy do we still measure things in horsepower?The 2027 Nissan Z NismoShould I bring a really slow car on a driving rally?Is ESC keeping everyone alive?And more!Recorded January 15, 2026 SHOW NOTESTruewerkGet 15% off your first order at TRUEWERK code: tire. Athletic GreensFor a limited time only, get a FREE AG1 duffel bag and FREE AG1 Welcome Kit with your first subscription order! Only while supplies last. That’s DRINKAG1.COM/TIRE. DeleteMeGet 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to join deleteme.comTIRE and use promo code TIRE at checkout. SmallsMake 2026 your cat’s healthiest year yet. Take advantage of their New Year’s Special and get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping, when you head to Smalls.com/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-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

E1080 Jan 16, 2026 102 min 53 annotations

F/M/K; Arizona Speed Law; RUFing Miami

Arizona might get rid of speed limits; Matt Farah raced an old car in Miami and drove one of the greatest cars ever; wide-body vs narrow; Zack Klapman tells you how NOT to drive on ice; the Lotus from heaven (or hell?); where to get an amazing dog, plusPatreon questions include:F/M/K Super wagon editionMid-engine manual decision: Testarossa or R8 V10?Does YouTubing a car reduce its value?F/M/K Gazoo Racing EditionAm I using my watch wrong?Would our 2-car dream garage include an EV?Military vehicles we would driveAre gen 1 vipers actually scary?What "kills" cars down here?How to handle an angry watch brand Recorded January 12, 2026 SHOW NOTESTruewerkGet 15% off your first order at TRUEWERK code: tire. Athletic GreensFor a limited time only, get a FREE AG1 duffel bag and FREE AG1 Welcome Kit with your first subscription order! Only while supplies last. That’s DRINKAG1.COM/TIRE. DeleteMeGet 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to join deleteme.comTIRE and use promo code TIRE at checkout. SmallsMake 2026 your cat’s healthiest year yet. Take advantage of their New Year’s Special and get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping, when you head to Smalls.com/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-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

E1079 Jan 13, 2026 112 min 64 annotations

RTR Spec 5 Review; Way-mo Problems; Odometer Rollbacks

Matt Farah and Zack Klapman review the hugely powerful RTR Spec-5 (and how it compares to the Spec 3, the GT500, and Mustang GTD); the confusing reality of bad wine; more Waymo rain problems; how the EPA changes probably won't save you $1000; and Patreon questions include:The best Ferrari to Safari?What's the difference between an electric turbo and electric supercharger?Why did GM abandon the Volt?What we would choose over the Audi S5Ford Mach-E the right commuter for a snowy office worker?Is it cool to buy a used watch?How is Toyota so different?Help! I need to heat my feet but cool my body!What meal would we cook with any famous chef?And more! Recorded December 28, 2025 FitbodJoin Fitbod today to get your personalized workout plan. Get 25% off your subscription or try the app FREE for seven days at https://www.Fitbod.me/TIRE. DeleteMeGet 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://www.joindeleteme.com/TIRE and use promo code TIRE at checkout. SmallsFor a limited time get 60% off your first order when you head to https://www.smalls.com/tire CashAppFor a limited time only, new Cash App customers can use our exclusive code to earn some additional cash. For real. Just download Cash App, use our exclusive referral code SECURE10 in your profile, send $5 to a friend within 14 days, and you’ll get $10 dropped right into your account. Terms apply. #CashAppPartner QuinceRefresh your winter wardrobe with Quince. Go to https://www.Quince.com/TIRE for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. Free shipping and 365-day returns. 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-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

E1078 Jan 02, 2026 109 min 65 annotations

$1.8 Ferrari hot-rod?; NSX Auction Results; Mini G-Wagon

We comment LIVE during the final minutes of Matt Farah's Acura NSX auction; Mercedes is going to make a miniature G-Wagen; an old friend stuffed a Ferrari 812 drivetrain into a Ferrari 400 and the results are both impressive and interesting; plus we answer questions about used EV deals; one car for it all; football watches; and more!Recorded December 29, 2025 SHOW NOTESFitbodJoin Fitbod today to get your personalized workout plan. Get 25% off your subscription or try the app FREE for seven days at Fitbod.me/TIRE. DeleteMeGet 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.joindeleteme.com slash 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 CashAppFor a limited time only, new Cash App customers can use our exclusive code to earn some additional cash. For real. Just download Cash App, use our exclusive referral code SECURE10 in your profile, send $5 to a friend within 14 days, and you’ll get $10 dropped right into your account. Terms apply. #CashAppPartner QuinceRefresh your winter wardrobe with Quince. Go to Quince.com/TIRE for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. Free shipping and 365-day returns That’s quince.com/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-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

E1077 Dec 30, 2025 92 min 48 annotations

Waymo Problems; We're Giving Away a Car!

We reveal our 2026 giveaway car! ; hilarious Farah family planning; Waymo power way-mo problems; Porsche's funny resto program; and more! Patreon questions include: What happened with the F40 tribute? Best stories from our time renting supercars Give What's up with that Devel Sixteen? Do slowing EV sales represent the end of an era? Our AeroPress coffee recipe CA vs Tesla situation The tragic Ferrari crash on Angeles Forest When "Declared Value Insurance" works, and when it doesn't The uncomfortable thing about Paul Walker and Jerry Seinfeld Cars with RBF and more! Recorded December 22, 2025 DeleteMeGet 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.joindeleteme.com slash TIRE and use promo code TIRE at checkout. TrueWerkGet 15% off your first order at TRUEWERK.com with code tire Aura FramesFor a limited time, visit AuraFrames.com and get $45 off Aura’s best-selling Carver Mat frames - named #1 by Wirecutter - by using promo codeTIRE at checkout. That’s A-U-R-A Frames.com promo code TIRE. New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and support us! https://thesmokingtireshop.com/ Want your question answered? To listen to the episode the day it's recorded? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! For a 10% discount on your first case go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST #cars #comedy #podcast Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman Click here for the most honest car reviews out there: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

E1076 Dec 26, 2025 112 min 57 annotations

A Wheel Problem; Zack's Religious (Car) Experience; Taycan GTS

Matt Farah reviews the new 2025 Porsche Taycan GTS and compares to his older Taycan; Zack Klapman has his first religious experience in a fast, angry air-cooled 911; the NSX is up for sale; and we find something very, very odd on a wheel.Patreon questions include:The dumbest "performance" version of plain cars?What would we daily drive if it NEVER broke?Ineos Grenadier Game Viewer edition?Racing school vs 1-on-1 coachingCould Porsche ever build a NEW air-cooled car?M3 plans?Need a luxurious, reliable daily for a LONG commuteF/M/K: FD RX7, 2003 SL500, 2006 997.1Cars with short overhangs for bad garages.Will we drive the SCG SC004?Used Mercedes EQS prices are LOW; Buy?Used F-Pace vs used VelarFun manual cars under $30k?Jaguar F-Pace SVR or Maserati Levante Trofeo?And more!Recorded December 19, 2025 DeleteMeGet 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.joindeleteme.com slash TIRE and use promo code TIRE at checkout. TrueWerkGet 15% off your first order at TRUEWERK.com with code tire Aura FramesFor a limited time, visit AuraFrames.com and get $45 off Aura’s best-selling Carver Mat frames - named #1 by Wirecutter - by using promo codeTIRE at checkout. That’s A-U-R-A Frames.com promo code TIRE. Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

E1075 Dec 23, 2025 102 min 58 annotations

Brian Scotto tktkt

Brian Scotto was the Chief Creative Officer of HOONIGAN and the Director of the Gymkhana series, amassing over 1 billion views. What's in his future? What would he have done differently?On this episode we cover a LOT, including but definitely not limited to: Directing 2025's Gymkhana: Australia; the stunt he stopped; filming with race car drivers; What he would change if he had a time machine; directing the action scenes for the upcoming film "Drifter"; what he misses about magazine life; why he has SO many project cars; building vs driving; what the next chapter of his life looks like.Patreon questions include:Would he run Hoonigan differently?Hoonigan media that never got madeRebadging US cars with their foreign badges = cool?Which car he would Safari outSongs that make us drive fastThoughts on the Czinger record? Recorded December 16, 2025 Proper Cloth: Use code TIRE for 10% off your first order bit.ly/pc-smokingtire Aura FramesFor a limited time, visit AuraFrames.com and get $45 off Aura’s best-selling Carver Mat frames - named #1 by Wirecutter - by using promo codeTIRE at checkout. That’s A-U-R-A Frames.com promo code TIRE. Brooklyn BeddingGo to brooklynbedding.comand use my promo code TIRE at checkout to get 30% off sitewide. This offer is not available anywhere else. 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. 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. TrueWerkGet 15% off your first order at TRUEWERK.com with 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-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

E1074 Dec 18, 2025 166 min 3 annotations

Ferrari 12C Review; Zack's M3 Goes Tracking; Q&A (FMK!)

Matt Farah reviews the new Ferrari 12Cilindri; Zack Klapman reports back from driving on the newly-improved Streets of Willow track; the Acura NSX is going up for sale, and Patreon questions include: Will Cadillac CT5-V Blackwings hold value?Thoughts on future Porsche EV "shifting"?What makes a "super car"?We make a car named after a planet?MFK: 2013 editionCar choice based on gas station purchasesShinola watches?Best 2-seat weekend car for the Midwest?Worst sales experience ever?What cars over-deliver?Should I get a used 911 T or something better?Does Toyota have the biggest spread in performance?And so much more! Recorded December 15, 2025 Aura FramesFor a limited time, visit AuraFrames.com and get $45 off Aura’s best-selling Carver Mat frames - named #1 by Wirecutter - by using promo codeTIRE at checkout. That’s A-U-R-A Frames.com promo code TIRE. Brooklyn BeddingGo to brooklynbedding.comand use my promo code TIRE at checkout to get 30% off sitewide. This offer is not available anywhere else. 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. 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. TrueWerkGet 15% off your first order at TRUEWERK.com with 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-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

E1073 Dec 16, 2025 89 min 86 annotations

Parts Site Nightmare; Plane Lands on Car; Volvo Review;

Matt got burned by a parts website and has the receipts; Zack spent a week driving the Volvo V90 Cross Country; a plane landed ON a car; andPatreon Questions include:FMK: Mclaren F1 GTR, Porsche GT1, Mercedes CLK GTRMost over-rated enthusiast carBest wagon for Lemons racing?How fast will a Cadillac Celestiq depreciate?FMK from 2006: Audi S8, Mercedes S65 AMG, BMW 760LiIs cold starting to move my car bad for it?Is China's regulating of 0-60 times a good idea?'60s FMK: Porsche 356, C2 Corvette, Jaguar E-TypeThe Toyota GR GTCheap ways to scratch the car itchSnow dailies for $10k, $30k, and $100kHow would we bring back the Toyota MR2?Is the Honda S2000 worth $30k?Vacheron vs RolexStrangest in-family engine swapsMost over-rated enthusiast carAnd more! Recorded December 10, 2025SHOW NOTESDeleteMeGet 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.joindeleteme.com slash TIRE and use promo code TIRE at checkout. QuinceGo to Quince.com/tire for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. That’s quince.com/tire TrueWerkGet 15% off your first order at TRUEWERK.com with code tireRulaThousands of guys have already used Rula to finally get the care they needed. Don’t keep putting it off - go to Rula.com/tire and get started today. Take the first step, get connected, and take control of your mental health. 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-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

E1072 Dec 11, 2025 103 min 78 annotations