Shows / The Smoking Tire
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. Watch our car reviews at www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Follow us! T: @thesmokingtire @zackklapman IG: @thesmokingtire @fakezackklapman Rent or buy our movies!, where we find out if some bad CraigsList cars can cross an entire US State, off-road!https://vimeo.com/thesmokingtire
Episodes
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Vantage S Review; that Ford GT Lap; the Peril of Selling a Project
Matt Farah and Zack Klapman review the new Aston Martin Vantage S; would a rear collision avoidance system work; listing every hypercar Matt has driven; a…
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Brett Berk
Brett Berk might be the busiest freelance journalist we know. He has the incredible power to drive one car and extract 3 interesting, unique stories from the…
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The Great Aston Martin Valhalla Drive
Matt Farah tells the tale of driving and drifting the incredible thing that is the Aston Martin Valhalla. 1,064HP of active aero-wearing carbon fiber; a big…
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Singer* DLS Drive; Volvo EX30 Review; Wesley Snipes; Q&A
Matt Farah finds out if the Singer DLS is as perfect as they say; he and Zack Klapman trade opinions on the Volvo EX30 they drove; a "Demolition Man" prop…
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C8 Grand Sport revealed; Gas Prices; Odd Volvo; Racing!
There's a new Corvette Grand Sport; Cadillac finally cancels its terrible naming scheme; Ferrari admits the real reason for those terrible controls; gas prices…
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Porsche GT Pricing Scam(?); Zack's M3 Tariff; EV Charegers Cancelled
Journalists Matt Farah and Zack Klapman discuss a Rennlist posts accusing dealerships of colluding to pump the price of Porsche GT cars; a tariff bill for a…
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Boat Crew Show (+ Montana vs CA; Q&A)
We're on a boat! What's it like? What did we get wrong? Would we still car if we lived here? What's happening with Montana car registry vs California? Why is…
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Lotus Carlton Review; 2025 Chevy Blazer Drive; Q&A
Matt Farah drove the rare and fast Lotus Carlton; he and Zack Klapman have a surprising review of their 2025 Chevy Blazer rental; the perfect Ferrari might be…
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Magnus Walker
Magnus Walker explains why he is selling a LOT of his cars, the other items he's letting go, how collecting gets out of hand, what's next for him, and so much…
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Countach Update; Leno's Law RETURNS; M3 Adjustment
Matt Farah got a scary estimate for his Countach project; a new smog law in CA might be a good thing; an oil test comes back positive; Zack Klapman learns how…
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Stories from F.A.T. ICE 2026!
Matt Farah and Zack Klapman have returned from the frigid motorsport party that is F.A.T. ICE RACE 2026 held in Big Sky, MT and they have stories! Rare cars…
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Wes Siler (Journalist, Adventurer, Public Lands Advocate)
Wes Siler is a journalist who spent 20 years writing about adventure, vehicles, gear, and the great outdoors, most notably being one of the most popular…
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Does the Maserati MC20 GT2 Deliver on its Wings?
Matt Farah and Zack Klapman find out if Maserati MC20 GT2 Stradale is the track car it looks to be; Matt goes deeper down the rabbit hole of a new collectible…
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Integra Type S Review; Spray-on PPF?; Are Tire Changes a Bad Sign?
Matt Farah and Zack Klapman review the 2026 Acura Integra Type S; a new contestant to our towing vehicle list; can you "fix" a 20 year-old Subaru; why your…
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Driving a Special Lotus at Willow; EPA changes; New Watch; &A
Matt Farah modified his watch; the EPA will stop paying attention to cars (and a whole lot more); driving a special Inokinetic Lotus Exige at Willow…
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Jonny Lieberman: Secret Diablo Story; AI Debate;Ferrari interiors
Strap in. Jonny Lieberman brings whiskey and opinions. We talk about that new, controversial Ferrari interior; the secret design history of the Lamborghini…
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GT-R Lawsuit; GT3 RS tire "fix"?; Tow rigs; Q&A
Matt Farah and Zack Klapman discuss whether tires "fixed" what they didn't like about the new Porsche GT3 RS; there's an update to a legal scuffle between…
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What to tow with; Angeles Forest crash map; Why Auctions seem High
Patreon questions include: Will our next car be a depreciated classic or a lease? Thoughts on the Capricorn Zagato WHY do cars have screens if no one likes…
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We Almost Rolled the INEOS Wagon
Matt Farah and Zack Klapman went off-roading in the new 2026 INEOS Grenadier Station Wagon Trialmaster and it almost went very wrong; a full review of the…
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New SIM; Kill Switch Law; Merc Project
Matt Farah describes his first BAD ride in a Waymo; he and Zack Klapman talk about the oddities for sale at Barrett-Jackson auctions; the truth about the "kill…
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Bugatti Veyron 2.0?; Racetrack for Sale; E-Ray Conclusion; Q&A
Matt Farah has conclusions on the Corvette E-Ray; another amazing racetrack is for sale; Bugatti has reimagined...itself; how to choose the right tire; and we…
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Cheap Tesla FSD Insurance?; Corvette E-Ray Review; Q&A
Matt Farah drove a 2026 Corvette E-Ray into the desert and lived to compare it to the Z06; Zack Klapman weighs in on what they should do with a free racing…
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Aston DBX Review; Ferrari Record Nonsense; AI on BaT?
Matt Farah reviews the new 717HP Aston Martin DBX; he and Zack Klapman talk about their time in a modified Ferrari 458 and how it might reinvigorate interest…
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Corvette ZR1X Record; 1-of-1 Ferrari Found; WHAT is that Car?
The Corvette ZR1X set a record and punches above its weight class; Matt Farah talks us through the newly-published 2026 Performance Car of the Year verdict…
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F/M/K; Arizona Speed Law; RUFing Miami
Arizona might get rid of speed limits; Matt Farah raced an old car in Miami and drove one of the greatest cars ever; wide-body vs narrow; Zack Klapman tells…
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RTR Spec 5 Review; Way-mo Problems; Odometer Rollbacks
Matt Farah and Zack Klapman review the hugely powerful RTR Spec-5 (and how it compares to the Spec 3, the GT500, and Mustang GTD); the confusing reality of bad…
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$1.8 Ferrari hot-rod?; NSX Auction Results; Mini G-Wagon
We comment LIVE during the final minutes of Matt Farah's Acura NSX auction; Mercedes is going to make a miniature G-Wagen; an old friend stuffed a Ferrari 812…
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Waymo Problems; We're Giving Away a Car!
We reveal our 2026 giveaway car! ; hilarious Farah family planning; Waymo power way-mo problems; Porsche's funny resto program; and more! Patreon questions…
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A Wheel Problem; Zack's Religious (Car) Experience; Taycan GTS
Matt Farah reviews the new 2025 Porsche Taycan GTS and compares to his older Taycan; Zack Klapman has his first religious experience in a fast, angry…
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Brian Scotto
Brian Scotto was the Chief Creative Officer of HOONIGAN and the Director of the Gymkhana series, amassing over 1 billion views. What's in his future? What…
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Ferrari 12C Review; Zack's M3 Goes Tracking; Q&A (FMK!)
Matt Farah reviews the new Ferrari 12Cilindri; Zack Klapman reports back from driving on the newly-improved Streets of Willow track; the Acura NSX is going up…
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Parts Site Nightmare; Plane Lands on Car; Volvo Review;
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; and Patreon Questions…
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We Won a Race! ft. Tommy Kendall and Jonny Lieberman!
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…
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Rivian R1S Quad review; I Hate Sims; 1st Waymo Ride
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…
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Doug Demuro
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…
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Waymo Danger; Our Award; Spyder Milestone
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…
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Paul and Todd of Everyday Driver!
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…
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Screen Depreciation; CHEAP V12s; Rainy Days; Q&A
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…
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Why are the Rich so Timid; 930 Slant-nose; NSX for SALE?
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…
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Koenigsegg Record; RTR Spec 3 Review
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…
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Ioniq 6 N Review; 1000 Miles in a 918; How TST Works
We're back in the studio! Matt Farah drove 1000 miles in a hypercar prototype that might be his favorite; Zack Klapman tested the new Hyundai Ioniq 6 N on the…
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From S. Korea to S. Carolina
South Korean cars and culture; will hydrogen work; the South Carolina Hilton Head Concours; 2026 Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid review; driving a new Lexus TX500h F…
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How Rob Dietz sold $175M of Cars on BaT
Rob Dietz sold $175M worth of cars on Bring-a-Trailer. How and why did he do it? What are the changes he sees coming the car market? All that and more!…
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Chris Harris, Sam Fane, Jason Fenske, Jack Holmes
Matt Farah and Zack Klapman talk about Tesla's weird earnings call; EV trucks sales are not living up to expectations; a new intake that's legal-ish. Then…
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Driven: The new 992.2 Porsche 911 Turbo S
Matt Farah went to Spain to drive all new Porsche 911 Turbo S. It has new tech, more power, more comfort, and even a surprisingly fun trick. Plus, Lamborghini…
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New Car-Buying Law; Century is Back; Spyker Returns?; THAT Ferrari One-Off
Ferrari made a new one-off and it's...interesting; Gov. Newsom passes a new law to protect California car buyers; Toyota creates a brand more luxurious than…
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Car Shows and the Free Mercedes
Matt Farah and Zack Klapman attended the reveal of the new, possibly light(er)-weight RTR Mustang; were part of the HUGE turnout for the Type S / Larry Chen…
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The Best AMG Isn't the 63; Heli Crash; Robotaxi vs Waymo
Matt and Zack are caught off guard by the AMG CLE 53. A helicopter crashes at a cars and coffee event. Zack reviews the Infinite Machine P1. And we answer…
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Ferdi Porsche wants everyone to go racing
Ferdi Porsche is the great-grandson of Porsche's founder but he is definitely making his own way in life. Architect, brand creator, ice race...hoster, and now…
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Crazy Toyota Driving; Mercedes Engine Surprise; Lawsuit Update
Matt Farah talks is being surprised by a non-V8 Mercedes AMG; Zack Klapman walks us through his back-to-back drives in 3 generations of GR Corolla (and how the…
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The ZR1 is INSANE; Wooden Manx; M3 Wrenching; Q&A
Matt put some wood in his Manx buggy; gives us more detail on how crazy the Corvette ZR1 is to drive (on road and track); Zack did some voluntary (for a…
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GTD vs GT3; Lambo Temerario Drive; Lemons Buttonwillow; More
Zack raced some old, loud things at the 24 Hours of Lemons Buttonwillow and tells us about what went right and wrong. Matt is at PCOTY and has spent a lot of…
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George Notaras (MotoMan TV)
George Notaras is an automotive journalist who has been in the YouTube game for over a decade. On this episode we talk about the challengers faced by creators…
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Nicole Johnson (YouTuber, Monster Truck driver)
Nicole Johnson is a YouTuber and former Monster Jam driver (yes, as in monster trucks) who is on a mission to drive everything that is cool, weird, different…
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'25 Aston Vanquish Review; Kart Drifting; Matt's Law
We went go-kart drifting and wowzers did it surprise us; Matt makes a new law; the 2025 Aston Martin Vanquish is fast and expensive but is it too limited? and…
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Mustang GTD Drive; Czinger Factory of WTF; Q&A
Driving the Mustang GTD; we toured the Czinger and Divergent 3D factory; Matt tells us about the great Mustang day of 2025; and we answer a whole lot of…
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The WORST Door Handles; a Free Car; Leno's Bill
What's the WORST door handle ever? Plus, towing in used luxury vs a new F-150: Matt's upcoming drive in 4 legendary Mustangs; an early look at the new…
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Driving the 1,250HP Czinger 21C VMax
It has 1,250HP, a skeleton like you've never seen, broke 5 track records in 5 days, looks like an alien spacecraft, and we drove it: It's the Czinger 21C VMax…
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Nissan Z Nismo manual(!); Robots; BMW Bike Review; Power:Weight
Bikes, robots, hypercars, oh my! On this episode, Matt Farah and Zack Klapman discuss the robot Olympics; their drives in the 1,750HP SSC Tuatara…
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Larry Chen
Larry Chen is one of the most skilled and famous automotive photographers of this generation. His clients include auto companies, race car drivers, organizers…