The Smoking Tire

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

Matt spent the weekend endurance racing with Jonny Lieberman, racing legend Tommy Kendall, and Super Trofeo ace, Mateo Siderman. The result was a surprise to all of them. A story not to be missed. Plus Patreon questions include:Should we regulate the speed of EVs?How did Matt's laps compare to his time in the 750S?When is the next race?Are used R1S a good idea?Should I get a CHEAP Cayenne for a daily?How special does a special edition need be?Why don't we consider "cash on the hood" incentives when we review cars?Can my BMW shifter ever be as good as my GR86?Should automatic lights be required?And more! Recorded December 8, 2025 SHOW 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

Matt Farah hates racing simulators; a review of the new Rivian R1S Quad motor; Zack Klapman rides in a Waymo for the first time (and has questions); Jaguar fires a very important person; and we answer Patreon questions including:Is the 986 Boxster the best value for money?Which options had an outsized effect on a car's value (for better or worse)?Driving experiences worth MORE than they cost?Best practices to sell a vehicle that has high milesWe disappoint a Ferrari 612 ownerDid we watch Mischief 3000?Help my friend avoid a used G wagonThoughts on the 2000s Pontiac GTODo we enjoy wrenching?Why doesn't anyone like black wheels?Are 911 owners afraid of miles?And MANY more Recorded December 2, 2025  SHOW NOTESAura 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 code  TIRE at checkout.  DeleteMeGet 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/tire and use promo code TIRE at checkout. HydrowHead over to Hydrow.com and use code TIRE to save up to $600 off on Hydrow rower during this holiday season. SmallsFor a limited time get 60% off your first order when you head to smalls.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

Doug Demuro joins to eat candy and talk about MANY things including: his Countach drive; that Whistlin' Diesel problem (and the Montana plate situation); why some people DON'T drive their cool cars' Ferrari 599 prices; the bad car he almost bought (ok, several bad cars); used car price trends; what's rising in value (and what isn't); his new Porsche 993 911; driving GM concept cars; the Cadillac Celestiq; and so much more!Doug Demuro joins to talk about MANY things including: Plus we answer Patreon questions including:What can fans expect from Doug and TST in 2026?Should manual SUVs come back?Is the enthusiast car market heading in a bad direction?Glaring car company mistakesWHO are fast wagons FOR, exactly?Which game show would we want to be on?And more! SHOW NOTESAura 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 code  TIRE at checkout.  DeleteMeGet 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/tire and use promo code TIRE at checkout. HydrowHead over to Hydrow.com and use code TIRE to save up to $600 off on Hydrow rower during this holiday season. SmallsFor a limited time get 60% off your first order when you head to smalls.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

Matt Farah hits a milestone in his Porsche Boxster Spyder; Zack Klapman hosts the first-ever Racer Creator awards (and we win one!); Waymos embrace danger in the interest of safety; and we answer Patreon questions including:Cars that impressed us in high schoolConsolidate or have a car for every occasion?MFK: Attending Dakar, 24H of Le Mans, and Pikes Peak Hill ClimbCar stereotypesWhat restomod companies get wrongShould Chevy make a C8 Z06 E-Ray?Favorite M3 generation?How to winterize your carWhy don't all comparisons happen on the same tires?Why is the Porsche 918 better than the Ferrari SF90?No love for the Ram SRT10?And more! Recorded Sunday, November 23, 2025 SHOW NOTESAura 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 code TIRE at checkout.  RulaThousands 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.#sponsored CashAppDownload Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/mfsirfru   #CashAppPod and 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  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

It's Paul Schmucker and Todd Deeken of Everyday Driver! They tell us about life with their long-term C8 Corvette; Lotus ownership; owning 2 Caymans (and how that IS and is NOT redundant); truck changes; tire recommendations; shorter gears vs bigger engines; and answer Patreon questions including: Does leading a driving adventure ruin the trip?Accidental horns in Lotus carsCleaning tips to limit corrosion981 Boxster S vs E92 M3 as a driver's carHow cheap will Polestar 1's get?When will OEMs stop chasing power numbers?What do I set my tire pressures to?What do you keep in your daily driver?Is the $100k price for an air-cooled car worth it?How do I drive on a track that's COLD?Miata or Solstice GXP?Recorded November 20, 2025https://www.everydaydriver.com SHOW NOTESAura 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 code TIRE at checkout.  RulaThousands 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.#sponsored CashAppDownload Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/mfsirfru   #CashAppPod and 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  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

Matt Farah and Zack Klapman discuss cars that ride better in odd suspension settings; EVs are fun in the rain; how screens will effect a car's collectibility; bearing technology and the fear that comes with it; and answer Patreon questions including:MFK/LBF: Toyota Land Cruiser vs Lexus GX550 vs Defender 110Best value/dollar for a RWD V12? (Shockingly cheap)Rarest cars we've driven?How will the Maybachs age?The watches Matt tried and didn't likePontiac G8GXP: the American E39 M5?Choose my AWD beater for bikes and dogsHow would we "Singer" a Ferrari, and which one?Should you finance a driving vacation?5 cylinder Golf R thoughtsHow should we explain power under the curve?Why are there 5000 tech jobs at Ford right now?And more!Recorded November 17, 2025 Show Notes:DeleteMeGet 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.joindeleteme.com slash TIRE and use promo code TIRE at checkout. 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. HydrowHead over to Hydrow.com and use code TIRE to save up to $600 off on Hydrow rower during this holiday season.   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

During an interview with a car collector, Matt Farah asked them "Why don't you off-road your seven-figure rally car?" It led us to an interesting discussion. Plus, the NSX is going up for sale, and Zack Klapman talks about his week driving a 1974 Porsche turbo converted into a slant-nose .Patreon questions include:Do we like performance SUVs?Why did the Eclipse fail?Is the NSX lore justified?Are convertibles lighter than hardtops?How to sell your lightly-modified carCrazy trade: 991 Turbo for Lancia Delta Integrale Evo?997 vs Mach 1 vs GT350Would a manual swap improve the C63?Will the Tremec DCT fit in my Miata?How to approach someone bc of their cool watchAnd more!Recorded November 14, 2025Show Notes:DeleteMeGet 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.joindeleteme.com slash TIRE and use promo code TIRE at checkout. 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. HydrowHead over to Hydrow.com and use code TIRE to save up to $600 off on Hydrow rower during this holiday season.   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

Matt Farah and Zack Klapman are on a top-secret mission to Zion National Park. Along the way we talk about our time with the new 810HP RTR Mustang Spec 3 (and how it compares to a Shelby); Koenigsegg's new INSANE record at Laguna Seca;And we answer Patreon questions including:   Best car gifts for $10,100,1000, and $10000 dollars   Is the ZR1 and Chevy 918?   Weird names for car parts   The silliest argument we have with our wives   Why we won't review a Karma Revero   Do all cars in magazine tests wear the same tires? Why not?   New turbo cars that have old turbo feel   Is the CTS V-Sport any good?   Cars that represent us   2026 Carrera S or 911T?   Why you shouldn't put an 18-way seat in a car   Where will we retire?   Will Porsche ever make a carbon 911?   And many, many more! Recorded November 12, 2025Show Notes:Brooklyn BeddingGo to https://www.brooklynbedding.com and use my promo code TIRE at checkout to get 30% off sitewide. This offer is not available anywhere else.  DeleteMeGet 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://www.joindeleteme.com slash TIRE and use promo code TIRE at checkout.  StrapHabit Go get some awesome watch straps for yourself or for gifts at https://www.Straphabit.com and use code TST15 at checkout for 15% off your order.    TruWerk 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/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

Join the thrilling conversation as one host shares his epic 1,000-mile journey in a 918 hypercar, discussing its stunning design and practical usability. Another explores the new Hyundai Ioniq 6 N, revealing its impressive handling, chassis upgrades, and a wild on-track moment. The duo also answers quirky Patreon questions, covering everything from sports cars for taller drivers to whether suspiciously cheap watches are worth the risk. Dive into the world of performance cars, candid reviews, and some unexpected automotive insights!