The Tyre Kickers - Classic Cars
Max & Matt
Updated 1 day agoHumour led classic car chat with a UK slant. Join Max & Matt as they chat about the highs and lows of wanting, owning and running classic cars. Join in on the classic car chat on our socials: Instagram: @thetyrekickersuk and Facebook: The Tyre Kickers.Finalist (Highly Commended) - Independent Podcast Awards 2025.
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Episodes (74)
Oh Deer - I Bought A Stag!
Matt's bought a Stag. So we'll be asking - what has he done and will he regret it? Also on the show - which classics have outlasted the rest and dodged the rust? We’ll be in the mailbag to hear your views on the people in classic car clubs and we’ll be knee-deep in the classifieds, saying - See It, Want It. So while Matt watches his temperature gauge like a hawk, press play to turn up the heat and get the wheels turning on Episode 37 of The Tyre Kickers.Send us a textFollow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersukFacebook: The Tyre KickersFinalist - Independent Podcast Awards 2024 & 2025
Why Are You So Picky?
Are classic car clubs cool or just full of passive aggressive nerds? What can you do to polish in some profit when you come to sell and what are your worst classic breakdowns? Plus, hear Max call Matt the “pickiest man in the world” as he tries to find a new classic for himself. In fact, there’s so much to talk about, we’ve made this episode an hour long. Enjoy - and let us know what you think. Send us a textFollow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersukFacebook: The Tyre KickersFinalist - Independent Podcast Awards 2024 & 2025
Er, What Have I Done?
Has your classic ever left you stranded? We're back, we're having a breakdown and we want to hear your stories. Also, we cruise the classifieds and find a Renault with a frown and a Lotus you can drive lying down. Plus your comments, corrections, reviews, one complaint - oh and some big breaking news. So get your jack out and loosen your nuts as we try fresh rubber for episode 35 of The Tyre Kickers podcast. It's classic car chat that's definitely not dull. Send us a textFollow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersukFacebook: The Tyre KickersFinalist - Independent Podcast Awards 2024 & 2025
What Did He Just Call Us?
What sounds better - a flat 4, a V6 or a V12? What classic car gadgets were game changers? Why do old cars look good in gold? And what's the best way to drive a Dolly Sprint? The answers to those and many more classic car questions are answered by Max and Matt. Plus hear them choke over the latest review! Send us a textFollow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersukFacebook: The Tyre KickersFinalist - Independent Podcast Awards 2024 & 2025
Bonus Episode - Classic Car Soundtrack Vol 1
New bonus episode! It's a festival of engine and exhaust noises as we launch The Tyre Kickers’ Classic Car Soundtrack, Vol 1. We road test an Aston Martin DBS, Lancia Stratos and Porsche 550 Spyder replica to find the best sounding classic car - V12, V6 or flat 4? Listen to the episode and vote for your favourite engine sound via our thetyrekickersuk Instagram page or The Tyre Kickers on Facebook. It'll be great to hear your choice - enjoy the (engine) music! Send us a textFollow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersukFacebook: The Tyre KickersFinalist - Independent Podcast Awards 2024 & 2025
He's No Saint!
The boys are back and bickering about the cars of 1985 and asking - how much Gold did you have to Spandau back then? Plus - do you have to be old to like a Saintly classic Volvo? Max hits the auctions and hypes some cars (that don't sell) and Matt re-flecks on his teenage wardrobe. It's a drive down Nostalgia Avenue and you're invited. So come Back To The Future with The Tyre Kickers!Send us a textFollow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersukFacebook: The Tyre KickersFinalist - Independent Podcast Awards 2024 & 2025
Bonus Episode - Mercedes SL Summer Special!
A Tyre Kickers special deep, deep dive into the first 50 years of Mercedes SL with Bruce from Bruce Greetham's Classic Benz. If you like Mercedes model codes, we've got a treat in store...Send us a textFollow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersukFacebook: The Tyre KickersFinalist - Independent Podcast Awards 2024 & 2025
By Royal Appointment
What’s wrong with high mileage classics? What Merc does Max think is the next big thing? Which car YouTubers do we rate? And guess which famous royal Aston owner we spotted recently? Join us for a funny episode full of great stories and laughter as we share our love of classic cars. Hit play and enjoy!Send us a textFollow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersukFacebook: The Tyre KickersFinalist - Independent Podcast Awards 2024 & 2025
What Are You Moaning About Now?
The boys are back and marvelling (and moaning) about classic cars yet again. This time around - is there such a thing as a cheap Porsche? What modern gadgets do you wish your classic car had? And what would make a great classic track car? Plus, why are modern drivers so dopey? All that plus your fantasy car picks and your comments and corrections. Join Max and Matt for more great classic car chat. Send us a textFollow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersukFacebook: The Tyre KickersFinalist - Independent Podcast Awards 2024 & 2025
It's Not That Kind Of Party!
It's our 30th show! So let's celebrate with jelly and ice-cream - or in our case - axle grease and Swarfega. Hands scrubbed, we’ll stock up our fantasy garage. What classic cars would we buy if money was no object? Also - car show etiquette. What are the dos and don’ts when showing off your mechanical beast to complete strangers? And in a variation of one of our regular features, let’s try See It, Don’t Want It. In other words, the classics we’d never buy. So stick your party hat on, floor the throttle and let’s get to the dizzy speeds of er, 30. For this 30th episode of The Tyre Kickers!Send us a textFollow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersukFacebook: The Tyre KickersFinalist - Independent Podcast Awards 2024 & 2025
Bonus Episode - Take It To A Track!
Why just take your classic car to the pub or a car show when you could give it some round a track? In this bonus episode, we're at a Triumph track day at Castle Combe circuit in Wiltshire. Join us as we meet members of the TR Register and find out how track days allow you to enjoy your classics on a whole new level. Plus we don a crash helmet and try it first hand. So come with us as we give it some round the bends!:: Big thanks to Kevin Bryant and everyone at the TR Register for their help in making this episode. It's a great club - find out more about them here.Send us a textFollow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersukFacebook: The Tyre KickersFinalist - Independent Podcast Awards 2024 & 2025
Get Your Top Off!
We're back and this time around we've gone topless! Yes, the sun has been out for more than two days in a row, so we're doing a convertible special. Every car we talk about this time is a drophead, cabriolet or rag top. We’ll search out the top convertibles for summertime sunshine action and ask - what’s the fastest and most stylish way to get a burnt forehead? But be warned - not all open air motors are magnificent. So we’re giving the Vauxhall Cavalier cab, the crush or caress treatment. So, drop your top and breathe in those exhaust fumes, as we go convertible crazy in Episode 29 of The Tyre Kickers.Send us a textFollow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersukFacebook: The Tyre KickersFinalist - Independent Podcast Awards 2024 & 2025
You're A Dirty Rat
We're back and asking questions like: Which is better - a shiny classic or a dirty rat rod? Which BMW Z-car is currently a best buy? Why are modern cars so dangerous? And - where the hell is the bonnet release on an Alfa Spider? Plus we kick the tyres in person at the recent Iconics auction and also find out why Max is still getting grief from a 911, despite having sold one. Plus you put us right about the Rover P6 as well as the thorny topic of engine swaps. There's also the usual argy bargy between the hosts and a few laughs in between. So clutch in, into first and enjoy another episode of The Tyre Kickers. Send us a textFollow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersukFacebook: The Tyre KickersFinalist - Independent Podcast Awards 2024 & 2025
Bonus Episode - The Classic Range Rover You Need To Buy!
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Bonus Episode - We're At The Classic Resto Show!
We only went for a look round and we ended up making a show out of it! Join us as we weave our way around the Practical Classics, Classic Car and Restoration Show at the NEC in Birmingham. Find out what we think of barn classics, shiny tools, model cars and DIY engine maintenance. Plus we kick the tyres at the Iconics auction. There’s plenty of banter en-route too, so press play and enjoy! Send us a textFollow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersukFacebook: The Tyre KickersFinalist - Independent Podcast Awards 2024 & 2025
It's Frumpy And Fugly!
Like rust on an old Lancia, we've returned! Coming up this time - should we crush the Rover P6 and turn it into a barbecue? Should Matt swap the engine out of his Alpine for something less noisy and drippy? What classic Range Rover does Max reckon is better than a Range Rover classic? And hear about the amazing classic car collection we found in a lock-up in Spain. All that plus your comments and corrections. So join us for 34 mins of opinions, laughs and some great classic car chat!Send us a textFollow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersukFacebook: The Tyre KickersFinalist - Independent Podcast Awards 2024 & 2025
All The Gear And No Idea
Would you wear a flying jacket and goggles to pilot your classic? Is the Batmobile better than the Bond car? And is there a hack to get a fully restored classic at a bargain price? All these questions and more get answered this episode as we celebrate the arrival of Spring and also car heaters that work. Hit play and enjoy Ep 26! Send us a textFollow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersukFacebook: The Tyre KickersFinalist - Independent Podcast Awards 2024 & 2025
Want Some Salt With That?
We're back and asking - why don't more of us have the grit to run our classics over winter? What classic would you order to taxi you home from the pub? And is the time right to buy a classic V8? Plus, enjoy listening to Max squirm after saying all Moggies should be crushed. There's also auction action and your comments and corrections. It's a great listen, so hit play and enjoy!Send us a textFollow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersukFacebook: The Tyre KickersFinalist - Independent Podcast Awards 2024 & 2025
We’re Back - And Having A Minor Argument!
We're back with Season 2 - and we're already arguing over classic cars. Max wants to crush all Morris Minors; Matt thinks he's an idiot. Max is also worried that all classics are going to made evil by the eco brigade. Is he right? Also, we've find some peaches coming up for auction and we find out which country loves this podcast and which one couldn't care less about it. All that, and a really good chat and a good laugh. Hit play and enjoy!Send us a textFollow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersukFacebook: The Tyre KickersFinalist - Independent Podcast Awards 2024 & 2025
Bonus Episode - The Trade Talks: Classic Motor Hub
HNY from The Tyre Kickers! Ahead of Season 2 in Feb, here's a bonus episode. Join Max as he takes a trip to The Classic Motor Hub in the Cotswolds and talks to the trade. Find out what's hot for 2025 as he checks out their amazing stock of classics.Send us a textFollow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersukFacebook: The Tyre KickersFinalist - Independent Podcast Awards 2024 & 2025
Sleigh No More - It's Our Christmas Special!
Oh no - Santa’s sleigh has been seized! So let’s find him a classic load lugger to get the job done. Plus we pick the best classic car presents and test how much Max really knows about classic cars in our Christmas quiz. So grab a glass of mulled wine and join us as we swap insults as well as presents in our bumper Christmas special! Send us a textFollow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersukFacebook: The Tyre KickersFinalist - Independent Podcast Awards 2024 & 2025
Have You Been On The Night Nurse?!
Why's a 911 Turbo so expensive and what can you get instead? What was the reality of 70s and 80s road trips? Who is better at guessing auction prices - Matt or Max? And is £200k bonkers for a souped-up white Escort? All that, plus your picks for the best daily driver and the usual banter and insults flying between our two hosts. It's 44 mins of glorious classic car chat, so click play, sit back and enjoy. We're back and this time it's personal!Send us a textFollow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersukFacebook: The Tyre KickersFinalist - Independent Podcast Awards 2024 & 2025