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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.
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#1162
Today · 1 hr 20 min
Bringing Goodwood to the U.S.A.
At the second annual Willow Springs Reimagined we sit down with Marino Franchitti (pro driver and Singer's head development driver) to talk about what makes for a good (and bad) test driver, and racing the oddly-shaped Delta Wing (look it up). Then, the Duke of Richmond Charles Gordon-Lennox. He literally created two of the best events in the world of cars: Goodwood Festival of Speed and the Goodwood Revival. The Duke is joining the forces of Willow Springs to bring the Goodwood magic to the US
#1161
Tuesday · 1 hr 28 min
Eli Doubletap
Eli Doubletap (Eli Cuevas) is a veteran, content creator, VFX artist, anime nerd, entrepreneur, and a very funny person. After leaving the military he taught himself to edit and make VFX, leading to the creation of hilarious viral videos that got the attention of people and brands alike. He's also a car enthusiast. His bona fides include: racing in spec Miata for several seasons (where he did quite well); modifying exotics; owning a tiny JDM legend; and buying his dream car. Recorded October
#1160
October 22 · 1 hr 52 min
Speed Camera Experiment; Lotus Emira Revisit; Taycan Fears
Matt Farah discusses the results of a new speed camera experiment in California; Zack Klapman spent the week in the new Lotus Emira; and Hanna is afraid to drive the Porsche Taycan. Patreon questions include: How crazy are you about car cleanliness? Bigger flop: Slate truck or Jaguar Type 01? Are we OCD about cars we've driven or owned? What will Doug's Ford GT go for? How to honeymoon at the Nurburgring The TST business decision process Will "old money" style come back to cars? Setti
#1159
October 20 · 1 hr 22 min
The "Flying" Tesla and the Porsche Mission S
Matt Farah and Zack Klapman scheduled an emergency show to talk about Tesla's "flying" Roadster. What is it, what was that, will anyone ever own it (or use it)? All that and more. Plus, Porsche launches their upcoming supercar - the Mission S - the same day. Recorded October 16, 2026 Show Notes Ridge One thing to pack, five ways to power! Head to https://ridge.com/tire for Ridge’s Friends & Family Sale, where you can buy two Ridge Power Banks and get a third FREE. Mudflap Who is your fuel
#1158
October 15 · 2 hr 23 min
Citroen's New EV; Hyundai Santa Cruz Review
Zack Klapman reports from the Galpin Auto annual car show; Citroen releases a new EV inspired by the famous 2CV; Matt Farah reviews the Hyundai Santa Cruz; which car is the best for a lowrider bouncer; Brabus built a shooting break; and... Patreon questions include: Cars we loved a kids but hate today Are we pricing cars wrong? Buy a car if you hate the color? Is the Mustang Dark Horse SC a "good Mustang"? Should horsepower be harder to buy? Tesla autopilot in a Lyft? New GT3RS worth the mone
#1157
October 13 · 1 hr 36 min
Tesla's Crazy Patent; Jaguar Type 01; 2026 Prius review
We drove the new Prius; Jaguar unveiled their official Type 01 design; Tesla gonna blow; and more! Patreon questions include: Are new cars TOO easy to...carjack? Touch-up vs repaint Is 'canyon vs track' a thing? Rivian disables a feature we love How to drive a RHD car Which Clarkson car would we buy Phantom Drophead vs Ghost vs Wraith Is a manual Audi S8 worth the trouble? Lotus Exige or manual-swapped SLK55 AMG? The BEST mod-per-dollar Sport trucks return! Small commuter: Honda F
#1156
October 8 · 1 hr 40 min
Unlikely Tow Vehicle; Kona Review; McLaren's Money Problems
Matt Farah and Zack Klapman review the 2026 Hyundai Kona; is a used Bentley a good tow vehicle; McLaren is offering a crazy deal on its hybrids; the Taycan is FINALLY back from its extensive repairs. Patreon questions include: Which car brands should come back? How to handle a friend that drives like an a****** Is 5-60MPH better than 0-60MPH? Car brands and "special oil": brand deal or real science? Vin Anatra's dealer problem GM's new GIANT DIESEL ENGINE Favorite weird car quirk Mid-m
#1155
October 6 · 1 hr 46 min
PCOTY Quick Takes; New Giveaway Car; Zack Wins
Zack Klapman (and his wife) won a championship; Matt Farah reports from PCOTY 2026 and gives us his quick take on all the amazing cars there; a new giveaway car; and more. Patreon questions include: Frunk vs Trunk Worst: Charger bumper covers or fake vents? A route for European delivery Is "modding out of class" more popular now? Will we review a new FSD Tesla? Worst behavior at a cars and coffee Why do we get bored of our dream cars? "Fighter jet" cars at $50k, $75k and $100k Reco
#1154
October 1 · 1 hr 51 min
Jethro Bovingdon
Jethro Bovingdon is one of the top automotive journalists working today. He's written for all the big magazines, hosted videos for numerous online platforms, and a host of the Top Gear USA reboot. He can also drive his a** off. Topics today include how his hypercar testing has gotten repetitive; what he looks for in a car; his greatest drift ever; adventures in the USA; why Matt is wrong about Caterhams; that 996 project; and the scary difference between a fast writer like Jethro and the true
#1153
September 29 · 1 hr 28 min
Golf R Review; Bentley's new EV SUV; Spyder vs GT3 S/C
Matt Farah and Zack Klapman review the VW Golf R; what they think about Bentley's new electric SUV, the Torcal; there's an update with the hotrod Porsche Boxster Spyder (and a GT3 order); and Patreon questions include: F/M/K: McLaren P1, La Ferrari, Porsche 918 What Leno's Law means Most embarrassing car (besides the Cybertruck)? Is a cheap $15k race car with blown motor a bad idea? Yay or nay: Used Lucid Air Are G8X BMW M3s a boring weekend car? Will the Highlander EV print money? Am
#1152
September 24 · 1 hr 40 min
Reviewed: Mercedes AMG GT Pro and Vovlo EX30 EV
Matt Farah reviews the new Mercedes AMG GT Pro; Zack Klapman tested the Volvo EX30 Twin Performance; a clutch replacement that costs both arms; and we answer Patreon questions including: What do you think about fake manual transmissions? Before you become a car content creator.... Why did the U.S. love JDM cars more than cool UK cars (Carlton, Escort, etc)? Who pays when a racer/drifter hits another competition? Non-V8 commuter coupes for under $40k Teachers that drove cool cars Are "P
#1151
September 22 · 1 hr 32 min
911 GT3 S/C Review; the Manthey Difference; a RIde in Waymo's Van
Matt Farah went to Spain to drive the all-new Porsche 911 GT3 S/C and it might be a problem; he also drove 5 Porsche track specials that have small differences that add up to quite a lot; reviewing Waymo's new van. Patreon questions include: What percentage of car owners can drive their car at 100%? Tricky paint that hides size Why aftermarket seats aren't always the right idea Upgrade your road car or get a dedicated track beater? Why do BMXers love VWs? A fancy SUV that can tow Record
#1150
September 17 · 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
September 15 · 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

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