The Smoking Tire

Cullen Chen and Wesley Kwok are the founders of Nodus Watches, a small watch brand that makes great looking, unique watches that don't cost a kidney. It was Nodus that reached out to Matt to collaborate, resulting in the amazing "Canyon" watch that sold out in minutes. A second run, now with a new color, is coming soon. On this show we talk about what goes into starting a brand, designing and engineering a watch, the problems with suppliers, tiny spare parts, answer Patreon questions. https://www.noduswatches.com/ Sign up for Be the Match Head to 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 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 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. Spotify:Apple Podcasts:Google Music:Web player: #cars #comedy #podcastTweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman 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's Delica gets a wing clipped; the NSX fights mother nature; an Audi RSQ8 trolls us online; we debate the definition of "flying car" and we answer questions from our amazing Patreon members. Topics include:- How we define an "exotic car"- Which engines best represent the cylinder count (3-16)- Color vs options- How PCOTY winners have aged- and more.  Recorded October 30, 2023 Need the perfect gift for yourself or a special person in your life? Head to https://www.GrooveLife.com/TIRE20 for 20% off ALL Groove Life products! 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. Tune in to the NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix on Sunday, November 5th at 3:00 PM Eastern on NBC and Peacock. 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 Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman 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 Tabbutt is the founder and owner of Switch Cars, an exotic and sports car dealer based in Ohio. Doug has been in this game for a long time and knows the ins and outs of your favorite cars. We sit down and talk about the state of the collector market; why not every car is a "blue chip" investment; what speculating has done wrong; a VERY strange experience with a customer; the dangerous state of sub-prime car loans; why he couldn't sell a Panoz to save his life; how he consolidated up; good and bad Lamborghinis; and so much more. https://www.switchcars.com/https://switchcast.live/ Arne Toman is the founder of Cannonball Garage, which specializes in the service/maintenance/performance of McLaren cars. Recorded October 28, 2023 Need the perfect gift for yourself or a special person in your life? Head to GrooveLife.com/TIRE20 for 20% off ALL Groove Life products!  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. Tune in to the NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix on Sunday, November 5th at 3:00 PM Eastern on NBC and Peacock.  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/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman 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

On this episode, Jonny teaches us about driving the very first Porsche; driving a weird Jaguar up the Goodwood hill; we plan a Jaguar XJS project car; why GM deserves more credit; why the new Mercedes SL is a flop; and why you shouldn't buy a Fiesta ST; and so much more. Jonny Lieberman is a longtime writer for Motor Trend, co-host of "Spike's Car Radio" and "The InEVitable Podcast" podcasts, and co-host of "Head-2-Head." Recorded October 25, 2023 Tune in to watch the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs Elimination Race Presented by Xfinity at Martinsville on Sunday October 29th at 2:00 PM Eastern on NBC. 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. 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/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman 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 is back from the Road and Track drive across New York, in which he got very confused by the BMW M8 Competition, and experienced the greatest back yard in the world. Zack went to Tennessee and learned what BMW 2002s share with the Ferrari F50. We discuss the social norms of public chargers and then answer Patreon questions about:   How to upgrade your 2013 Mustang Boss 302   When it's time to trade it in for a 2019 GT PP2   Cars with the biggest differences between trim levels   Bucket list watch conversations   Whether you should crossover or pickup truck   And more Recorded October 24, 2023 Tune in to watch the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs Elimination Race Presented by Xfinity at Martinsville on Sunday October 29th at 2:00 PM Eastern on NBC. 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. 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/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman 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

Roger Farah returns! His two previous appearances -dense with advice for both business and life- were fan favorites. While on the Road & Track drive with Matt, they sat down to talk about business and answer Patreon questions about :   Corporate espionage   How to invest in private companies   Light bulb management moments   Raising children vs managing employees   Riding in fast cars with Matt   Dream cars   More Recorded October 19, 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. 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/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman Recorded October 16, 2023 Tune in to the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs Race at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Sunday, October 22nd at 2:30 PM Eastern on NBC.  Visit BetterHelp.com/smokingtire today to get 10% off your first month.  Go to PrizePicks.com/tire and use code tire for a first deposit match up to $100! 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

Larry Kosilla is one of the most famous and skillful automotive detailers on Earth. He's also the founder and owner of AMMO NYC detailing products, which developed its own formulas to take care of every part of your car. Matt and Larry talk about modifying Audi R8s, developing businesses, what Genesis is doing, and answer Patreon questions. https://www.youtube.com/@AMMO-NYChttps://ammonyc.com/ Recorded October 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. 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/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman Recorded October 16, 2023 Tune in to the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs Race at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Sunday, October 22nd at 2:30 PM Eastern on NBC.  Visit BetterHelp.com/smokingtire today to get 10% off your first month.  Go to PrizePicks.com/tire and use code tire for a first deposit match up to $100! 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 give us a detailed review of the Corvette E-Ray, the first hybrid Corvette; discuss a clever Australian student who made a bolt-on system that could change the automotive landscape; Zack mistakes Switzerland for Sweden; we look at Tesla' latest money-maker; and answer Patreon questions about:     What is the "right" kind of car enthusiast   Why people leave their high beams on   Camaro vs Corvette for a first-timer's track car   Why Porsche's JD Power quality reports have dropped so much since 2021   Comparing car magazines   And more!https://www.drive.com.au/news/australian-uni-electric-motor-hybrid-car-invention/The 4th annual Velocity Invitational returns to Sonoma Raceway November 10-12 for three days of incredible on-track action in the heart of wine country. A variety of ticket packages and single-day event passes are now available for purchase at velocityinvitational.com. Head to factormeals.com/tire50 and use code tire50 to get 50% off. Visit in-store or online at Brooklinen.com and use code TIRE for $20 off your 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. 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/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman  Recorded October 11, 2023 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 gives us his review of 3 days in the Escalade V at a heavy metal festival; there's a new motorcycle tester in the garage; Zack saw a CyberTruck auction get out of hand; and we discuss the validity of obscure electric hypercar brands.Then we answer Patreon questions about:   Using all-seasons on race tracks   Aggressive monitoring when using Turo   A good, used 4x4 that isn't boring.   Cars we loved driving but wouldn't own   Cars who maintain strong value despite driving like garbage.   And more! Recorded October 9, 2023 The 4th annual Velocity Invitational returns to Sonoma Raceway November 10-12 for three days of incredible on-track action in the heart of wine country. A variety of ticket packages and single-day event passes are now available for purchase at velocityinvitational.com. Head to factormeals.com/tire50 and use code tire50 to get 50% off. Visit in-store or online at Brooklinen.com and use code TIRE for $20 off your 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. 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/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman 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

Jens Sverdup is the Chairman and CCO of Zenvo Automotive, the Danish hypercar builder. He's been in the supercar industry for 25 years, spending time at Pagani, Koenigsegg, Rimac, Czinger, and now Zenvo. On this episode we talk about what he learned at each of his previous posts, what drew him to those companies (instead of flash-in-the-pan competitors), and what Zenvo's incredibly powerful products are doing to separate themselves from the competition. https://zenvoautomotive.com/ Recorded October 3, 2023  Tune in to watch the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs Elimination Race Presented by Xfinity at the Charlotte ROVAL on Sunday October 8th at 3:00 PM Eastern on NBC. Take the guesswork out of buying tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code SMOKINGTIRE for $20 off your first purchase. Go to PrizePicks.com/TIRE and use CODE: TIRE for a first deposit match up to $100! 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/thesmokingtirepodcastTweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman 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