The Smoking Tire

Zack Klapman, Matt Farah

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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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Crew Show: Nissan Z NISMO and 911 S/T; Sterrato Drifts; Q&A

Matt gives us his review of the Nissan Z NISMO (and a few other cars from "Road & Track's PCOTY") ; Zack reviews the marked-up Porsche 911 S/T; and we answer Patreon questions including:   __ __ And more! Recorded September 29, 2023   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 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   Tweet at us! https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman   Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman  

1h 20m
Sep 29
Are You Garbage? - Hosts Kevin Ryan and H. Foley

It's Kevin Ryan and H. Foley! They're the hilarious hosts of the incredibly popular podcast, "Are You Garbage?", a funny interview show where they sit down with your favorite comedians and actors to find out if they're classy or just straight up trash.   We talk about their car history; how the show got started; nitrous; Philly pastimes; snow shovel rules; cigarette hot boxing childhoods; Kevin's stolen Kia; Germans and crack; and more!   Check out their show: https://areyougarbage.com/blogs/popular-videos-1 Go see their live show. It's 100% worth it. https://areyougarbage.com/   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 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   Tweet at us! https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman   Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

1h 17m
Sep 26
Alex Roy and the Amazing Ambulance

Alex Roy just did a very interesting cross-country drive with his mom. We talk about the present world of automated driving; Arizona vs SF, the cones, what Waymo did right, etc.      Alex has a theory on why converting cars to EV could be a good thing for driver engagement.    Why there aren't cannonball records in Europe.    When will AI be put to a vote?    How did the market downturn effect the autonomous landscape?    Should you keep an ITR forever?    The right scarf for fall. Recorded August 29, 2023   http://humandriving.org/     Experience the difference for yourself, and check out Brooklinen’s new fall collection. Visit in-store or online at https://www.Brooklinen.com, and use code TIRE for $20 off your online order of $100 or more.   Go to https://www.PrizePicks.com/TIRE and use code TIRE for a first deposit match up to $100!   Shift into a new way of getting out there with a Lectric eBike. Like their XP Lite starting at just $799. Visit lectricebikes.com to find the Lectric model for you.   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     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     Tweet at us! https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman   Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman   GIVEAWAY UPDATE! EXPANDED ELIGIBILITY TO MEXICO AND CANADA AND PREVIOUS @bethematch SIGNUPS FROM ALL OF 2023 ACCEPTED! LETS GOOOOOO! THE PRIZE: 1-of-1, Prototype, Piece Unique @noduswatches CANYON in Dark Teal. The only one we will ever make, serial XXX/100. if you’re a US, Canada, or Mexico resident, you will be flown to LA, put up in a nice hotel, fed Korean Tacos, and handed the watch personally by me at the watch delivery party for the Mint Greens at WCCS in December. I will then give you a tour of the canyons in any of my personal cars you choose. If you are international, we will ship you the watch at home.   TO ENTER: No purchase necessary. 3 ways to enter:   1) sign up to be a stem cell donor with @bethematch . They send you a swab kit, and when you send it back, you get an email confirmation. Forward that confirmation to us. I am a donor myself and know what a real confirmation email looks like. If you have joined BTM in calendar year 2023, that is acceptable.   2) Donate blood or platelets at your local hospital or donation center. Get documentation for your donation including a receipt and photos of yourself donating. Send those to us. MULTIPLE DONATIONS = MULTIPLE ENTRIES   3) Donate $100 or more to @bethematch through their website and send me the email confirmation of your donation. Again, I have donated and know what a real email looks like (and will check with them to make sure your donation is real - as it is not a medical procedure there is no confidentiality attached to this option).   THEN: Send your entry documents to PieceUnique@thesmokingtire.com   If you attempt to fake any of these entries and I find out, I will publicly shame you repeatedly until the end of time. We’re trying to do something good here. Don’t fuck it up.   Entries close at 11:59 PM PST on December 1, 2023. We will randomly choose the winner LIVE on the podcast that week.    

2h 19m
Sep 21
UAW Strike; 3-wheeled Surprises; Fizziest Cars 2

Matt Farah and Zack Klapman discuss the UAW strike; make a correction about hydrogen; give an update on the new storage facility and its upcoming events; take a deep-dive on their test of the 3-wheeled Polaris Slingshot R.   Then they answer Patreon questions about tire selection; the fizziest car for someone who's driven a lot of fizz; where Hublot and Nixon land in the lineup; and more!   Recorded September 15, 2023   Experience the difference for yourself, and check out Brooklinen’s new fall collection. Visit in-store or online at https://www.Brooklinen.com, and use code TIRE for $20 off your online order of $100 or more.   Go to https://www.PrizePicks.com/TIRE and use code TIRE for a first deposit match up to $100!   Shift into a new way of getting out there with a Lectric eBike. Like their XP Lite starting at just $799. Visit lectricebikes.com to find the Lectric model for you.   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     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     Tweet at us! https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman   Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman   GIVEAWAY UPDATE! EXPANDED ELIGIBILITY TO MEXICO AND CANADA AND PREVIOUS @bethematch SIGNUPS FROM ALL OF 2023 ACCEPTED! LETS GOOOOOO! THE PRIZE: 1-of-1, Prototype, Piece Unique @noduswatches CANYON in Dark Teal. The only one we will ever make, serial XXX/100. if you’re a US, Canada, or Mexico resident, you will be flown to LA, put up in a nice hotel, fed Korean Tacos, and handed the watch personally by me at the watch delivery party for the Mint Greens at WCCS in December. I will then give you a tour of the canyons in any of my personal cars you choose. If you are international, we will ship you the watch at home.   TO ENTER: No purchase necessary. 3 ways to enter:   1) sign up to be a stem cell donor with @bethematch . They send you a swab kit, and when you send it back, you get an email confirmation. Forward that confirmation to us. I am a donor myself and know what a real confirmation email looks like. If you have joined BTM in calendar year 2023, that is acceptable.   2) Donate blood or platelets at your local hospital or donation center. Get documentation for your donation including a receipt and photos of yourself donating. Send those to us. MULTIPLE DONATIONS = MULTIPLE ENTRIES   3) Donate $100 or more to @bethematch through their website and send me the email confirmation of your donation. Again, I have donated and know what a real email looks like (and will check with them to make sure your donation is real - as it is not a medical procedure there is no confidentiality attached to this option).   THEN: Send your entry documents to PieceUnique@thesmokingtire.com   If you attempt to fake any of these entries and I find out, I will publicly shame you repeatedly until the end of time. We’re trying to do something good here. Don’t fuck it up.   Entries close at 11:59 PM PST on December 1, 2023. We will randomly choose the winner LIVE on the podcast that week.    

1h 29m
Sep 19
Fizzy Cars; VW vs VW; Lithium; and the Radio

Matt tells us about his weird experience on morning radio; we have an update on the reality of affordable Ferrari manual-swaps; and we answer questions about:      The fizziest car for under $80k    Why the Mk7 VW was better than the Mk8    A giant pile of lithium has been found    When turning TCS off actually helps    How Tesla and Porsche are not the same    Car-related cat names    And more!   Recorded September 11, 2023   Tune in to the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs at Bristol on Saturday, September 16th at 7:30 PM Eastern on USA.   Click on the DILLON banner, buy a pair of sunglasses, receive a FREE Smoking Tire t-shirt! https://thesmokingtire.com/partners-1   It’s time to bring your belt into the 21st century. Head to https://www.GrooveLife.com/TIRE for 20% off ALL Groove Life products!   Experience the difference for yourself, and check out Brooklinen’s new fall collection. Visit in-store or online at https://www.Brooklinen.com, and use code TIRE for $20 off your online order of $100 or more.   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.   Click on the DILLON https://thesmokingtire.com/partners-1 banner, buy a pair of sunglasses, receive a FREE Smoking Tire t-shirt! https://thesmokingtire.com/partners-1 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

1h 22m
Sep 14
Surprising Curb Weights; Watch Giveaway; Water Racing

What cars are surprisingly heavy or light? The WCCS gets a car show The rules of the Nodus watch giveaway Matt went sailing When you shouldn't replace your FST with an Integra Type S Toyota's Century concept Cities with the worst drivers And more! Recorded September 8, 2023 Tune in to the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs at Bristol on Saturday, September 16th at 7:30 PM Eastern on USA. It’s time to bring your belt into the 21st century. Head to GrooveLife.com/TIRE https://www.GrooveLife.com/TIRE for 20% off ALL Groove Life products! Experience the difference for yourself, and check out Brooklinen’s new fall collection. Visit in-store or online at Brooklinen.com https://www.Brooklinen.com, and use code TIRE for $20 off your online order of $100 or more.   GIVEAWAY UPDATE! EXPANDED ELIGIBILITY TO MEXICO AND CANADA AND PREVIOUS @BETHEMATCH https://www.instagram.com/bethematch/ SIGNUPS FROM ALL OF 2023 ACCEPTED! LETS GOOOOOO! THE PRIZE: 1-OF-1, PROTOTYPE, PIECE UNIQUE @NODUSWATCHES https://www.instagram.com/noduswatches/ CANYON IN DARK TEAL. THE ONLY ONE WE WILL EVER MAKE, SERIAL XXX/100. IF YOU’RE A US, CANADA, OR MEXICO RESIDENT, YOU WILL BE FLOWN TO LA, PUT UP IN A NICE HOTEL, FED KOREAN TACOS, AND HANDED THE WATCH PERSONALLY BY ME AT THE WATCH DELIVERY PARTY FOR THE MINT GREENS AT WCCS IN DECEMBER. I WILL THEN GIVE YOU A TOUR OF THE CANYONS IN ANY OF MY PERSONAL CARS YOU CHOOSE. IF YOU ARE INTERNATIONAL, WE WILL SHIP YOU THE WATCH AT HOME. TO ENTER: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. 3 WAYS TO ENTER: 1) SIGN UP TO BE A STEM CELL DONOR WITH @BETHEMATCH https://www.instagram.com/bethematch/ . THEY SEND YOU A SWAB KIT, AND WHEN YOU SEND IT BACK, YOU GET AN EMAIL CONFIRMATION. FORWARD THAT CONFIRMATION TO US. I AM A DONOR MYSELF AND KNOW WHAT A REAL CONFIRMATION EMAIL LOOKS LIKE. IF YOU HAVE JOINED BTM IN CALENDAR YEAR 2023, THAT IS ACCEPTABLE. 2) DONATE BLOOD OR PLATELETS AT YOUR LOCAL HOSPITAL OR DONATION CENTER. GET DOCUMENTATION FOR YOUR DONATION INCLUDING A RECEIPT AND PHOTOS OF YOURSELF DONATING. SEND THOSE TO US. MULTIPLE DONATIONS = MULTIPLE ENTRIES 3) DONATE $100 OR MORE TO @BETHEMATCH https://www.instagram.com/bethematch/ THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AND SEND ME THE EMAIL CONFIRMATION OF YOUR DONATION. AGAIN, I HAVE DONATED AND KNOW WHAT A REAL EMAIL LOOKS LIKE (AND WILL CHECK WITH THEM TO MAKE SURE YOUR DONATION IS REAL - AS IT IS NOT A MEDICAL PROCEDURE THERE IS NO CONFIDENTIALITY ATTACHED TO THIS OPTION). THEN: SEND YOUR ENTRY DOCUMENTS TO PIECEUNIQUE@THESMOKINGTIRE.COM IF YOU ATTEMPT TO FAKE ANY OF THESE ENTRIES AND I FIND OUT, I WILL PUBLICLY SHAME YOU REPEATEDLY UNTIL THE END OF TIME. WE’RE TRYING TO DO SOMETHING GOOD HERE. DON’T FUCK IT UP. ENTRIES CLOSE AT 11:59 PM PST ON DECEMBER 1, 2023. WE WILL RANDOMLY CHOOSE THE WINNER LIVE ON THE PODCAST THAT WEEK.   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. 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 Tweet at us! https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

1h 30m
Sep 12
Sneaky Cobra Tires; Small to Big Engines; Manual Swap Ferrari; Q&A

Zack tricks his dad into some tires; we discuss the biggest range of engines you can get in a single model of car; Matt's new building might have cooler cars than the old one; the Polaris slingshot is getting a second try; and we answer Patreon questions about:      Is it "cheap" or simple to manual swap a Ferrari?    Which of our automotive opinions has changed in the last five years    Why turning of TCS is a bad idea    From Miata to CX90    E36 vs new GR86    Our thoughts on the BMW Neue Klasse concept    Top 3 cat breeds    The best seats for under $100k    The Meyers Manx    And more!   Recorded September 6, 2023   Watch the ISF Review: https://youtu.be/UcdBjS7GmMw?si=gvrdieQQG6rVVCDy   Head to factormeals.com/tire50 https://www.factormeals.com/tire50 and use code tire50 to get 50% off.   Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code SMOKINGTIRE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply.   Go to PrizePicks.com/TIRE https://www.PrizePicks.com/TIRE and use code TIRE for a first deposit match up to $100!   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   Tweet at us! https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman   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      

1h 34m
Sep 07
Aloisa Ruf

Aloisa Ruf is a mechanic, driver, and photographer and the daughter of Alois Ruf, the famous mind behind some of the fastest and most exciting Porsches ever made. She has become an integral part of the company and as you'll hear in this show, her knowledge and passion for the cars and brand is unquestionable.   Recorded August 25, 2023   https://www.ruf-automobile.de/en/ https://www.instagram.com/aloisaruf/ https://www.aloisaruf.net/   Head to factormeals.com/tire50 https://www.factormeals.com/tire50 and use code tire50 to get 50% off.   Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code SMOKINGTIRE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply.   Go to PrizePicks.com/TIRE https://www.PrizePicks.com/TIRE and use code TIRE for a first deposit match up to $100!   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   Tweet at us! https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman   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

1h 22m
Sep 05
Car Week Stories; McLaren 720S and 750; the NSX Returns

Matt tells the stories from Monterey Car Week: leading McLarens North; telling adults how to be cool; shirts with Gordon Murray; oddball favorites of the show; what Quail has become; special supercar standouts; the NSX is back from Evasive; and more.   Plus questions about: the best American super sedan ever; solar watches; why turbos are good; our favorite strange car; and what we think about re-badging.   Recorded August 24, 2023     https://www.Manscaped.com   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 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   Tweet at us! https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman   Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

1h 42m
Aug 31
Nicolas Brown - Pres. of McLaren Automotive North America

Nicolas Brown is the President of McLaren Automotive for the Americas. On this show Matt sits with him to discuss: __ __ Recorded August 20, 2023 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 https://www.offtherecord.com/TST Tweet at us! https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman   Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman   

1h 9m
Aug 29
ICON Bronco Deep-dive; The BEST Mod

When Gas is Better then electricity; ICON Bronco Explained; which car we would re-body; the BEST Mod for your sports car (no matter who made it), and more!  Recorded August 14, 2023     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 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   Tweet at us! https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman   Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

1h 29m
Aug 24
Real Tavarish & Arne Toman (Cannonball Garage)

How long would it take you to rebuild a McLaren engine? What if you wanted to upgrade from a 3.8L to a 4.0L? AND it needed to be ready for Jay Leno to safely drive? An easy process? Hardly. Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez and Arne Toman share the stressful tale. Recorded August 14, 2023 https://www.instagram.com/therealtavarish/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvAhDxNNUDhi78tMXVGBUaQ https://www.cannonballgarage.com/   It’s time to bring your wallet into the 21st century. Head to GrooveLife.com/TIRE https://www.GrooveLife.com/TIRE for 20% off ALL Groove Life products!   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 https://www.offtherecord.com/TST.   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   Tweet at us! https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman   Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

1h 36m
Aug 17
Betim Berisha of BBI Autosport

Betim Berisha owns BBI Autosport, one of the premier Porsche tuners in North America. From mild to truly wild, they do it all. On this episode we talk about building race cars; the changing oil change; tolerances; Hoonipigasus; and more.   Recorded August 10, 2023   https://bbiautosport.com/   It’s time to bring your wallet into the 21st century. Head to GrooveLife.com/TIRE https://www.GrooveLife.com/TIRE for 20% off ALL Groove Life products!   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 https://www.offtherecord.com/TST.   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   Tweet at us! https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman   Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman  

1h 22m
Aug 15
Emira Turbo Review; Spyder RS Deep-Dive; New Lambo Probs; Q&A

The Lamborghini has new problems; we explain the one problem with the Lotus Emira Turbo; and Matt goes deeper on the Spyder RS.   Then we answer Patreon questions including: __ __   Recorded August 9, 2023     http://factormeals.com/tire50   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.   Need to store a car in Los Angeles? https://wccs.com/    

1h 26m
Aug 10
Joey Lawrence is a True Car Enthusiast

Actor Joey Lawrence may be famous for his role in sitcom hit, "Blossom", or the Brotherly Love Podcast, but he a car enthusiast through and through. On this episode we learn about the first car he drove; the cool af first car he ever bought; his taste in turbocharged Japanese cars; what he changed about his Viper; the Mercedes-AMG he dreamt about as a kid; which ones he ended up buying; his Ferrari choices; the modifications he chose; what he thinks about EVs, BMW's current designs, and more. Recorded August 7, 2023 https://www.youtube.com/@BrotherlyLovePod   http://factormeals.com/tire50   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.   Need to store a car in Los Angeles? https://wccs.com/      

1h 22m
Aug 08
Nismo's Mistake; 911 ST; Cheap Ferraris; Fast Car License

We discuss our time with the Bentley Continental GT Speed; Nissan's odd choices with the new Z Nismo; Porsche reveals its newest version of the GT3, the 911 ST; Australia has a new license requirement for owners of fast cars; and some old classifieds to make you cry.   Then we answer Patreon questions including: should I take the summer tires off my SUV; defining "motoring" vs "driving"; what watch to get if you're not that into watches; a better 4x4 than an overpriced 4Runner; what is Volvo's future without wagons; and more!   Recorded August 2, 2023 Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code SMOKINGTIRE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. 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.   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

1h 51m
Aug 03
959 Autobahn; Interior Redemption; Pothole Problems

While Matt was in Germany to drive the new Spyder RS, Porsche brought out a bunch of their museum cars! A 959; 964 Clubsport Prototype Study (1 of 1), 1985 3.2 Clubsport Prototype (not built until 1987 and with significant changes) and a few more.   Then we talk about why our roads get repaired as poorly as they do!   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.   Patreon questions include: The wrong tires to put on your McLaren; whether or not Honda-swapping your Mini is a good idea; what we think of the newest Ford GT; some motorcycles we've never ridden; foot slippage during heel-toe; ugly cars with beautiful interiors; the AMC that had an interior made of pants; and more!   Recorded July 31, 2023   Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code SMOKINGTIRE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply.     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   Spotify: Apple Podcasts: Google Music: Web player:   #cars #comedy #podcast Tweet at us! https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman   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

1h 48m
Aug 01
Throttle House' James and Thomas

It's James Engelsman and Thomas Holland of Throttle House! On this episode we talk about: Mercedes' new, flawed C63 AMG; their tire budget; how to treat a press car; the new Aston Martin DB12; conflicting opinions of the Aston Martin Valour; what Thomas did as a private detective; confusing gas stations; why having a fast car is sometimes a safety issue; and more! Recorded July 19, 2023   https://www.GrooveLife.com/TIRE     http://factormeals.com/tire50   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.   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   Tweet at us! https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman   Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtire

1h 48m
Jul 27
Road Tripping; Missed Shifts and Your Brain; Quick hands and Mustangs

On this episode Matt and I are driving TO the Lotus factory IN a Lotus Emira. We give our take on the cars, events, and cost of Goodwood. Then we discuss the pros and alarming cons of the hale bale safety system.   Then, roundabouts versus stop signs, and a somewhat scientific breakdown of our personal difficulties driving from the right-hand seat.   Lastly we answer Patreon questions regarding: which car we would drive up the Goodwood Hill, why “quick hands” won’t save Mustangs from Cars and Coffee mishaps; the Ineos Grenadier; which UK cars caught our eye; the deal with eggs; which 2+2 delivers a “roadster-like” experience, and more.   Oh, and I (Zack) pronounce Al-peen wrong, despite pronouncing it correctly a month ago. I’ll blame the lack of sleep.   Recorded July 17, 2023   https://www.GrooveLife.com/TIRE     http://factormeals.com/tire50   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.   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   Tweet at us! https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman   Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtire

1h 45m
Jul 25
Caffeine and Machine w/ Phil McGovern (LIVE show)

This show was recorded in front of a live audience at Caffeine and Machine, a permanent cars & coffee / pub / hotel located in Ettington, UK. Our guest was the founder of C&M, Phil McGovern. Topics include: car names that went extremely wrong; driving in the UK vs U.S.; how C&M started; conflicting feelings on the Singer Turbo DLS; the best era of car design; the maniacal McMurtry; why supercars don't work in the UK (in our opinion); roundabouts; how Goodwood compares to U.S. car shows. Plus, audience Q&A! https://caffeineandmachine.com/   Recorded July 16, 2023   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.   Click on the DILLON banner, buy a pair of sunglasses, receive a FREE Smoking Tire t-shirt! https://thesmokingtire.com/partners-1   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   Tweet at us! https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman   Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

1h 46m
Jul 20
Jenson Button (F1, NASCAR, Le Mans, Radford, and more)

Jenson Button on racing a NASCAR at Le Mans; driving old F1 cars; the Radford campaign at Pikes Peak (and why he didn't drive); his strange decision with seats; his old Jag; street circuits; bumps; and more. Recorded July 15, 2023   @jensonbutton https://www.instagram.com/jensonbutton   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.   Click on the DILLON banner, buy a pair of sunglasses, receive a FREE Smoking Tire t-shirt! https://thesmokingtire.com/partners-1   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   Tweet at us! https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman   Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

1h 22m
Jul 18
Chris Harris at Goodwood

Chris Harris sat down with us in the Lotus booth! Topics include: why driving up the hill is a fool's errand; his thoughts on EVs with manual transmissions; the Rimac; how he feels about Lotus' new direction; and more.  Recorded July 14, 2023 Note: The audio is a little odd because we were recording off of the stage PA system. We had a cable from the board into our gear but for some reason there's odd interference on it. We ran it through a few programs to improve it as much as possible.    Head to factormeals.com/tire50 https://www.factormeals.com/tire50 and use code tire50 to get 50% off   Get 20% OFF exclusively at calderalab.com/TIRE https://www.calderalab.com/TIRE to unlock your youthful glow and be ready for summer with Caldera + Lab! #teamcaldera   Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code SMOKINGTIRE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply.   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   Tweet at us! https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman   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

42m
Jul 15
Henry Grabar: How Parking changed cities, rent, and lives.

Henry Grabar is the author of the fascinating book, "Paved Paradise: How Parking Changed the World". He's going to fill us in on how building cities for cars has influenced the design of homes, buildings, and parking, and how all of it influences how we live.   He also enlightens us on why free parking isn't always the best idea; one reason why rent is so high; how losing parking in front of restaurants can actually help; and what Chicago did very wrong.   https://www.henrygrabar.com/ Recorded July 7, 2023   Head to factormeals.com/tire50 https://www.factormeals.com/tire50 and use code tire50 to get 50% off   Get 20% OFF exclusively at calderalab.com/TIRE https://www.calderalab.com/TIRE to unlock your youthful glow and be ready for summer with Caldera + Lab! #teamcaldera   Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code SMOKINGTIRE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply.   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   #cars #comedy #podcast Tweet at us! https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman   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

1h 24m
Jul 11
DB12 Review; Mercedes going for Yoke; Sporty Luxury or vice-versa - TST#839

Matt reviews the new Aston Martin DB12; Mercedes maybe getting rid of steering wheels; how we feel about drive-by-wire steering; clarifying the Audi Q8 e-tron's braking; and more. Patreon topics include: The best motorcycle-powered car Matt's driven; how to cheat on your 2-car garage; is it better to turn a luxury car into a sports car or vice versa?; military spending correction; and the future of nostalgia. Recorded July 5 Go to https://www.blackvue.com/TST to learn more about the BlackVue DR970X-2CH LTE dash cam. Use the promo code TIRE to get 10% off of any BlackVue dash cam or Parking Mode accessory. Free shipping for orders over $200.   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.   N600 video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LU4bIsdnbkM   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   Tweet at us! https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman 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

1h 48m
Jul 06
NSX up; Ferrari Mystery Leak; Goodwood FOS; C6 Parts list

Twitter is broken; Matt's NSX suddenly increased in value; we discuss the problems and opportunities for the NCAS charging standard (and make some corrections); a mystery leak from the Ferrari; our upcoming Goodwood trip; and the C6 parts list.   Questions we answer include: what irresponsible car to buy; our favorite-sounding cars from cylinders 4-12; why HREs cost more than VOLKS; cars that were good to drive but forgettable; what to do with a Miata; and more. Recorded July 2, 2023   http://blackvue.com/TST.   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.   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   Tweet at us! https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

1h 23m
Jul 05
Q8 e-tron, Monaco, Tesla charges the world, inflation-ish, Q&A!

Matt is tells us about getting lost in Monaco; Zack describes the good and bad about his time in the brutally fast S63 AMG; the inflation of sports car prices (it's not what you think); the Audi Q8 e-tron; we talk about Tesla becoming the charging standard; Robert Downey Jr's new car show. Then we answer questions about exciting automatic cars; what to replace a Fiesta ST with; what to do when you get hit in your 992 C4S; a great sedan in which to learn stick; and more! Recorded June 30, 2023 http://birddogs.com/tire     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.   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   Tweet at us! https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman   Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

1h 28m
Jul 01
Integra Type S review; Lambo Engine Removal; Weird 4x4; Q&A

Matt and Zack discuss the Acura Type S (and Civic Type R); the nervous tale of removing Matt's Lamborghini engine; a strange off-roader that left us nervous; and Patreon questions about watches, the best 2-car garage (is it Maserati?), and more. Recorded June 21, 2023   Get 20% OFF exclusively at calderalab.com/TIRE https://www.calderalab.com/TIRE to unlock your youthful glow and be ready for summer with Caldera + Lab! #teamcaldera   Make sure you get the grill ripping now that summer is officially here, invite the whole crew over for a couple cold beverages and don’t miss out on your chance to witness history by tuning in to the Ally 400 on Sunday, June 25th on NBC.   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.   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   Tweet at us! https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman   Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

1h 28m
Jun 22
Urus Performante; Audi S7; Secret Hypermiling; Q&A

Matt reviews the confusing Lamborghini Urus Performante; Zack talks about his time in the Audi S7; a secret hypermile activity that wasn't boring; comparing air suspensions. Then we answer Patreon questions about: improving Corvettes, whether it's better to buy a GT500 or Shelby Super Snake; how to keep an engine alive for 300,000 miles; high-mileage Lambos; and what it would take for us to choose a fast car with way too much exposure to the elements.   Recorded June 19, 2023   Get 20% OFF exclusively at calderalab.com/TIRE to unlock your youthful glow and be ready for summer with Caldera + Lab! #teamcaldera   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.   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

1h 32m
Jun 20
Tony Quiroga - EIC of "Car and Driver"

Tony Quiroga is the Editor-in-Chief of Car and Driver Magazine. We talk about Tony's plan for help everyone got 200MPH; the kind of cars he's never owned; what the "weighted bat" theory is during track testing; why the Mille Miglia is the greatest car experience he's ever had; when it's OK to wear driving gloves, and more!  https://www.caranddriver.com/   Recorded June 12, 2023   Go to https://www.blackvue.com/TST to learn more about the BlackVue DR970X series dash cams. Use the promo code TIRE to get 10% off of any BlackVue dash cam or Parking Mode accessory. Free shipping for orders over $200.   Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code SMOKINGTIRE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply.   Go to https://www.birddogs.com/tire and enter promo code TIRE for a free Yeti style tumbler with your order.   Use Off The Record https://www.offtherecord.com/TST! 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 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   Tweet at us! https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman   Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman  

1h 35m
Jun 15
SpeedyCop Builds the Craziest Race Cars

Speedy Cop has built the weirdest and most creative race cars you've ever seen. There's the airplane, or the tipped-over hippy bus, an amphibious helicopter that can drive on a highway or on a pond, or maybe you remember seeing photos of an UPSIDE DOWN Camaro racing around a track. All of those were built by Speedy Cop.   Today we find out why the world was gifted such weird and amazing racing machines, where he's driven them, what went right and VERY WRONG, and what's next.   https://speedycop.com/page/2/ @speedycop https://www.youtube.com/user/speedycopvideos   Recorded May 30, 2023   Go to blackvue.com/TST https://www.blackvue.com/TST to learn more about the BlackVue DR970X series dash cams. Use the promo code TIRE to get 10% off of any BlackVue dash cam or Parking Mode accessory. Free shipping for orders over $200.   Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code SMOKINGTIRE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply.   Go to birddogs.com/tire https://www.birddogs.com/tire and enter promo code TIRE for a free Yeti style tumbler with your order.   Use Off The Record http://www.offtherecord.com/TST! 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.   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   Tweet at us! https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman   Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman  

1h 27m
Jun 13