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A Crash and 2 Geneses Sedan Walk Into a Crew Show
Ep 1140 · Aug 13, 2026 · 1 hr 30 min
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 free car Recorde…
Sam Fane (Seen Through Glass)
Ep 1139 · Aug 11, 2026 · 1 hr 30 min
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 your…
The Great Vespa Trip; The Internet That Helped Cars the MOST?
Ep 1138 · Aug 6, 2026 · 1 hr 51 min
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 MOSTHow to prep a $2kL Mini Cooper for track workLegs or hands?Why are car enthusiasts focused on investing?Best mid-engined car for under $200kWill the Rivian R2 hurt us?Would the Temerario be better with a V10?Sporty used wagon for $60…
Reviews: Race Car and the Robot
Ep 1137 · Aug 4, 2026 · 1 hr 23 min
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 Ioniq 5N…
CyberTruck's Sales beat Ford Record; Manx 2.0; Q&A
Ep 1136 · Jul 30, 2026 · 1 hr 31 min
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 people c…
Live Show Announcement!
Jul 30, 2026 · 1 min
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/ 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 h…
Reviews: C8 Grand Sport and Lambo Temerario; Flock returns!
Ep 1135 · Jul 28, 2026 · 1 hr 52 min
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 this…
From Selling Hot Dogs to Hypercars
Ep 1134 · Jul 23, 2026 · 48 min
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 are g…
Racing at the Cleetus 900 Was Insane
Ep 1133 · Jul 21, 2026 · 1 hr 54 min
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 available…
Flock vs the Range Rovers; Ferrari 849 Testarossa Spider Review
Ep 1132 · Jul 17, 2026 · 1 hr 40 min
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. The…
Comedian Jerry Wayne Longmire
Ep 1131 · Jul 14, 2026 · 1 hr 28 min
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://www.joindeleteme.…
China is re-producing Enthusiast Cars: Is it a Good Thing?
Ep 1130 · Jul 9, 2026 · 1 hr 32 min
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 reimagini…
Never Build a Whole Car: Autopian's David Tracy and Griffin Riley
Ep 1129 · Jul 7, 2026 · 1 hr 40 min
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…
A Great Vespa Trip; 26 Hours Later; Polestar Blocked; Q&A
Ep 1128 · Jul 2, 2026 · 1 hr 56 min
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 machinery we'd wan…
ZR1 record; GV80 Review; a Tesla hits a House
Ep 1127 · Jun 30, 2026 · 1 hr 54 min
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 carbon ceramics…
Mercedes Engine Swap King Matt Kwiek
Ep 1126 · Jun 25, 2026 · 1 hr 24 min
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. Factor…
Is Charging* Theft? Buy Cars from ONE Era Only!
Ep 1125 · Jun 23, 2026 · 1 hr 23 min
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 Mitsubishi Sta…
M5 Touring 2nd Take; PNW Trip Report; CA Tire Update
Ep 1124 · Jun 22, 2026 · 2 hr
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 enthusiast…
Jonny Lieberman on Rivian R2, Luce, and 1000HP cars
Ep 1123 · Jun 16, 2026 · 1 hr 56 min
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 like…
Audi Nuvolari; Teaching Kids to Judge Tires (for charity!)
Ep 1122 · Jun 11, 2026 · 1 hr 30 min
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 do you go…
Reviewed: Lucid Gravity; SP40 Restomod
Ep 1121 · Jun 9, 2026 · 1 hr 50 min
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 fancy Br…
CA Tire War; Luce Conspiracy Theory; Q&A
Ep 1120 · Jun 4, 2026 · 1 hr 43 min
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 Boster GTS…
Driven: Czinger on Track; Gunther Works F-26 in RAIN; Q&A
Ep 1119 · Jun 2, 2026 · 1 hr 42 min
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 most How they…
Driven: Kimera 037, GRP P39; Best Dad Wagons; Project Updates
Ep 1118 · May 29, 2026 · 1 hr 45 min
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 podcasting from…
Ferrari Luce; My Indy500 Trip; '27 Aston DB12S Review
Ep 1117 · May 27, 2026 · 1 hr 39 min
Matt Farah recaps his first-ever trip to the INDY500; he and Zack Klapman review the Aston Martin DB12S; and Ferrari has unveiled its first EV, the Luce. Patreon Questions include: A watch named after a sunken boat? What WEIRD vehicular record do you want? Best production car to go WOT at Indy Did we use car forums? Grand Seiko Spring Drive diver Best Road & Track route Cars for sex: the followup Boat / car motor crossover royalty Recorded May 26, 2026 Vinbidders Smoking Tire fans get $100 off t…
Cars for Swinging?; Puncture; Mecum Results; More!
Ep 1116 · May 21, 2026 · 1 hr 57 min
Zack Klapman's puncture; recent Mecum auction results are insane; the Mitsubishi Lancer's glow-up; Matt Farah's Taycan update; the great Czinger scheduling error; Paint to Sample parties; the best car for swinging (yes, that kind); and more! Patreon questions include: What car should we buy for swinging? Aging out of burble tunes Buy an R32 GT-R or an R34 GT-S? C5 pace car as a weekend toy? When will someone compete with the Miata? How to operate your watch No car can match what this dude has bu…
2027 Nissan Z Nismo Manual Review; Lambo Update
Ep 1115 · May 19, 2026 · 1 hr 43 min
Matt Farah reviews the much-anticipated manually-shifted 2027 Nissan Z Nismo; a preview of our thoughts on the new Aston Martin DB12S; a new Countach bill puts things in perspective; and we answer Patreon questions including: Nissan's recent comeback strategy Is my floor mat fetish strange? Does the Z Nismo replace the GT-R? Do you need to own a FWD car to truly experience it? Pre-flight checklist before getting into a new car How do we manage disappointment? Is a restomod Countach a good idea?…
Road Rage; ZF Autos get a Clutch Pedal??; Crown Vic Race; Acadia Review
Ep 1114 · May 14, 2026 · 1 hr 36 min
Matt Farah witness road rage; the GMC Acadia has a very confusing feature; we're officially racing in the Cleetus McFarland New England 900; someone hacked the ZF 8-speed auto to give it a, uh, clutch pedal? Patreon questions include: Why don't SUVs have sliding doors? Should your turn signal flash to the beat of your music? Why the Terminator is better than the S197 GT500 Which watch maker should build a car? What new cars sound good? Last chance to buy a Mustang GT350R? Stop my used German sed…
Have we hit PEAK Re-imagination?
Ep 1113 · May 12, 2026 · 1 hr 29 min
When will we run out of cars to re-imagine, restomod, or (dare we say), replicate? Is there a market for the 355 by Evoluto, or the Boreham Ford Escort Mk1? Some say yes. We get review both of these incredible cars and it brings us to larger questions: Are they better? Worth the money? What do you get? We drove both and get into it the good/bad and what they mean for "nostalgia builds" in general. Patreon questions include: Would BMW M buyers prefer an Alpina? Track days: what does "advanced" me…
Our Race Recap w/ Tommy Kendall and Mateo Siderman
Ep 1112 · May 7, 2026 · 1 hr 40 min
Matt Farah and Zack Klapman went racing and lived to tell the tale! It's a race recap with our teammates, Tommy Kendall (multi-time Trans-Am champ and overall legend) and Mateo Siderman (Super Trofeo pro with many podiums. Watch this space). We recap the ups and downs of our weekend; talk about our speed vs the competition; the importance of seats; Mateo's hospital visit; what it's like joining a team of this caliber; our "oh sh*t" moments; learn WHAT caused our mysterious engine problem; and mo…
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