
The Smoking Tire
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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Jul 28, 2022 • 1h 29min
Becoming a Car Designer: From Italy to OEMs to Crazy One-off Projects
This show was full of interesting insights into the life and business of a designer. Oil Stain Lab @oilstainlab is a vehicle design company founded by brothers Iliya and Nikita Bridan. They work with brands and individuals alike who want to build something truly unique. Sometimes it's a lifted Alfa Romeo, others it's a custom Porsche inspired by Can-Am madness. Whatever they put their minds, pens, and hands on, the vehicles tend to get attention. We talk to Nikita about how they got started, studying in Italy, Art Center in Pasadena, the good and bad working for OEMs, the rational explanation for why concept cars look insane, opening their own business, building an unexpectedly popular fake-vintage Can-Am car, working on the HOONIGAN Porsche, and a ton more. Check out the crazy "Half11" https://www.oilstainlab.com/half11Recorded July 21, 2022 Sign up today at butcherbox.com/TIRE and use code TIRE to get 1 pack of free bacon in EVERY box for the life of your membership PLUS $10 off your first order. Berryman is available at your favorite automotive retailer or automotive parts store. berrymanproducts.com. Download the FREE Upside App and use promo code smoking to get $5 or more cash back on your first purchase of $10 or more. 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

Jul 26, 2022 • 1h 26min
Beau Boeckmann: Supply Chains, Mach-E Updates, Porsche contest
Recorded from Porsche Santa Clarita with our favorite car dealership king, Beau Boeckmann! @beauboeckmannWe talk about why the Mach-E update takes so long (science!); the BMW door lock solution; Porsche Santa Clarita's entry for the Porsche Classic Restoration Challenge (and why Beau doesn't care about winning), why having a Porsche 962 in your basement is scary; Matt's weird auction interest, the dealership inventory situation, supply chain ups and downs, and why people shouldn't buy grey cars. Learn more about the restoration challenge here: https://www.porsche.com/usa/accessoriesandservices/classic/classic-world-events/classic-restoration-challenge/ Recorded July 23, 2022 Sign up today at butcherbox.com/TIRE and use code TIRE to get 1 pack of free bacon in EVERY box for the life of your membership PLUS $10 off your first order. Berryman is available at your favorite automotive retailer or automotive parts store. berrymanproducts.com. Download the FREE Upside App and use promo code smoking to get $5 or more cash back on your first purchase of $10 or more. 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

Jul 21, 2022 • 1h 38min
Truth about Hands-Free Driving; BMW 230i review, 911 Sport Classic drive - TST Podcast #745
A thorough review of the BMW 230i; how is the 911 Sport Classic to drive?; why the Mach-E is going in for TEN days of service; why NASCAR street circuits make sense; is the C8 still for mid-life crisis?; what hands-free driving is REALLY for; whether or not the Fiat 500 Abarth is a good first car for a new enthusiast; and more! Recorded July 20, 2022 Go to https://www.HelloFresh.com/smokingtire16 and use code smokingtire16 for 16 free meals across 7 boxes AND 3 free gifts! Stop deli-slicing your scalp with traditional razors. Try Freedom today – or get it as a gift – with your exclusive 20% off by going to https://freedomgrooming.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? 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 #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 shorter podcasts? Subscribe to our new CLIPS channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD4WGV-W5zD1MK4yHbNGwmw
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

Jul 19, 2022 • 1h 40min
Countach surgery; Z06 Pricing; Hyundai's Sexy Concept
Matt's been driving the BMW 230i around, the Corvette Z06 pricing is announced, a study determines the safest cities to live in (and brands to drive), Hyundai unveils some sexy concepts, the Countach might be getting a big surgery, our social media team broke down how your (and our) brains work, and we answer your questions about: 2-car solutions; defaulting auto loans; and more. Recorded July 18, 2022 Go to HelloFresh.com/smokingtire16 and use code smokingtire16 for 16 free meals across 7 boxes AND 3 free gifts! Stop deli-slicing your scalp with traditional razors. Try Freedom today – or get it as a gift – with your exclusive 20% off by going to freedomgrooming.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? 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
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

Jul 14, 2022 • 1h 29min
Speed Limiters; BMW subscriptions; Traffic Dumbs; Italian car update; Q&A
We're back from visiting Donnie Callaway's shop of Italian cars so we have Countach and 328 updates! There was a lot more wrong than expected. Plus, Europe wants to put a speed governor on your new car; BMW wants to charge people $18/month for heated seats; N. Carolina might get free gas pumps; Matt rode the Triumph Tiger 900; we get more insight into the CYAN steering situation; and Q&A includes: - Lupe Fiasco's car in Autoboto - Sultan of Brunei's special wagons and Ferraris - Most dangerous thing we've seen in traffic - Roll cages - How to go to Germany - Is there a problem that ADAS solves? - Elon Musk and Twitter Recorded 12, 2022Go to https://www.blackvue.com/TST and use the promo code TIRE to get 10% off of any BlackVue dash cam. Free shipping for orders over $200. Berryman Products. All-American Made since 1918. Berryman is Available at your favorite automotive retailer or automotive parts store. https://www.berrymanproducts.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 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/thesmokingtirepodcastTweet at us! https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtire https://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

Jul 12, 2022 • 1h 48min
CYAN P1800, Escalade SuperCruise Test, HELISH 135i
Matt's back from the East Coast where he spent a week testing the new Cadillac Escalade's Super Cruise! How does it compare to Ford's system and others in the space? Plus, the Farahs ordered a custom Cayenne; a Citroen designer wants to get rid of screen; someone spent $18000 repairing a 135i; what's "crazy fast" for $15k?; and more! Recorded July 9, 2022Go to blackvue.com/TST and use the promo code TIRE to get 10% off of any BlackVue dash cam. Free shipping for orders over $200.Berryman Products. All-American Made since 1918. Berryman is Available at your favorite automotive retailer or automotive parts store. berrymanproducts.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 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 #cars #comedy #podcastTweet 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

Jul 7, 2022 • 1h 36min
HOONIGAN's Vin Anatra (@vin_tra)
If you've watched any of HOONIGAN's content you probably know Vin Anatra (AKA @vin_tra). He's built numerous cars for the channel, has had a very cool automotive history, and his knowledge of modified cars is damn impressive.We talk about the cars he's owned, why he sold his NSX, the sketchy Porsche he bought, the good Porsche he has now, how he got a job at HOONIGAN, balancing business meetings and burnouts, his Mitsubishi Evo project, and a whole lot more. Recorded June 29, 2022Go to https://www.HelloFresh.com/smokingtire16 and use code smokingtire16 for up to 16 free meals AND 3 free gifts! My friends at Masterworks are giving my viewers priority access to skip their wait list. Just go to https://www.Masterworks.com and use promo code 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 https://off-the-record.sjv.io/c/2765520/1021446/13139 Tweet at us! https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtire https://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

Jul 5, 2022 • 1h 21min
Pikes Peak Pt 3: Race Day Interviews, Rollovers, and Results
Part 3 of our Pikes Peak Hill Climb coverage! First, we're in the rainy pits on race day talking to a number of drivers about their plan for the conditions. - David Donner is going for the Production Car record in a 992 Porsche 911 Turbo S - James Clay is driving a Bimmerworld-built E36 BMW packing a twin-turbo V8 and more wings than an aviary. - Jonny Lieberman tells us how he feels about the wet conditions (Hint: not good). - Mike Musto shares his thoughts on the event. Then we go back to the studio where Matt and Zack talk about the surprising race results including surprising upsets and Levi Shirley's crazy rollover. Go to HelloFresh.com/smokingtire16 and use code smokingtire16 for up to 16 free meals AND 3 free gifts! My friends at Masterworks are giving my viewers priority access to skip their wait list. Just go to Masterworks.com and use promo code 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 https://off-the-record.sjv.io/c/2765520/1021446/13139 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 #podcastTweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapmanClick here for the most honest car reviews out there: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Want shorter podcasts? Subscribe to our new CLIPS channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD4WGV-W5zD1MK4yHbNGwmw
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

Jun 30, 2022 • 1h 26min
How to Win a Hillclimb: Rhys Millen & Joey Seely, James Robinson
Part 2 of PPIHC is another double-header! First: Rhys Millen and Joey Seely explain their secrets to being fast, the 1300HP 911 they're campaigning, and a bit of Rhys' history at the mountain. Plus, Rhys' weird tire secret. Then, we hop in an MDX with Acura's lead factory driver, James Robinson, who gives us a turn-by-turn tour of the mountain. He points out specific challenges, turns, driving lines, and talks about the event in general, how he started, and his NSX. Rhys Millen is one of the best drivers on Earth. He holds trophies from Formula D, and Global Rally Cross. He set his first Pikes Peak record in 1997 in a Toyota Supra. He was King of the Mountain (overall winner) in 2012 and 2015, set the EV record in 2016, and set the SUV record in 2018. He's also won at Baja, knows how to setup a car, and as we find out, has a weird secret with tires. Joey Seely was a co-founder of BBI Autosport. 6 years ago he struck out on his own to open Emotion Engineering. Initially, he focused on chassis/suspension setup. He was the lead engineer for Jeff Zwart's PPIHC efforts several times, including with the ultra-rare 935. But as former racing engineer, Joey knew he could go bigger. Over time he's developed his own parts, brake pads, and engine builds, all culminating in this incredible Pikes Peak effort with Rhys Millen. Head to https://www.Policygenius.com to get your free life insurance quotes and see how much you could save. Berryman Products. All-American Made since 1918. Berryman is Available at your favorite automotive retailer or automotive parts store. https://www.berrymanproducts.com. To thank you for being such a loyal listener, we’re partnering with Freedom to give you an exclusive 20% off when you go to https://www.freedomgrooming.com/tire Download the FREE Upside App and use promo code smoking to get $5 or more cash back on your first purchase of $10 or more. 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 Want shorter podcasts? Subscribe to our new CLIPS channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD4WGV-W5zD1MK4yHbNGwmw
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

Jun 28, 2022 • 1h 30min
Pikes Peak 2022: Jonny Lieberman, Jeff Zwart, David Donahue & Robb Holland
Pikes Peak 2022 Pt.1: First, we stand at Glen Cove and talk about the cars we've seen, weather, altitude, and what the hill climb means to us. Then we go to Devil's Playground to speak to 3 pro drivers -and Motor Trend figurehead Jonny Lieberman- where we cover topics like: How does one learn this crazy mountain road? How is it different from the Nurburgring? What do you mean there's a car? How is Robb's first experience racing a 2022 Porsche GT4 RS on the mountain? When is sun bad? What's Jonny trying to improve on? How is David Donahue's 2021 Porsche GT2 RS ClubSport handling the altitude? How does this compare to road racing? How do you measure power at bottom vs the top? How do gears get longer over time? All that a whole lot more! Recorded June 23, 2022 from (nearly) the top of Pikes Peak. Head to Policygenius.com to get your free life insurance quotes and see how much you could save. Berryman Products. All-American Made since 1918. Berryman is Available at your favorite automotive retailer or automotive parts store. berrymanproducts.com. To thank you for being such a loyal listener, we’re partnering with Freedom to give you an exclusive 20% off when you go to freedomgrooming.com/tire Download the FREE Upside App and use promo code smoking to get $5 or more cash back on your first purchase of $10 or more. 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 Want shorter podcasts? Subscribe to our new CLIPS channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD4WGV-W5zD1MK4yHbNGwmw
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