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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We're Back! Matt's New Daily; Zack's Crazy Wrap; Trains; Q&A!
Matt flew to Detroit to buy the cheapest Porsche Taycan he could find; Zack's M3 wrap project required WAY more work, sanding, and problem-solving than…
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Vin Anatra
Vin Tra on Beater Ferraris; IS300 nightmares; Racing in the Rain; Raptors; and more! Recorded December 30, 2024 https://www.youtube.com/@vin_tra Use Off The…
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Used EV Experiment; Hoovie's Veyron; AI Matt?; Spyder update
Should Matt buy a used EV? ; Rivian's screen; We need more buttons; why are people after the Kei truck? Questions from Patreon members include: Trade the…
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Kyle Conner - Out of Spec Studios
Kyle Conner is an automotive journalist and YouTuber who specializes in the EV space. His knowledge and videos about EV drives, their track performance…
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Doug Demuro
It's Doug Demuro's annual Christmas visit! And boy did we have a lot to talk about. Topics include but are certainly not limited to: Doug's incredible theory…
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Spyder Problem; Jaguar's Concept Parking Sensors Solved; Q&A
Matt Farah and Zack Klapman explain why parking signals alert you in reverse but not when you drive forward; why is it so hard to turn off ADAS (Advanced…
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INEOS Off-road; OEM vs Engine Builder; Australian Supercar License
In this episode we come off the mountain after hitting the trail in the new INEOS Grenadier Quartermaster! We go deeper than our video review. Plus, is a…
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EV G Wagen OFFROADING; INEOS Grenadier 1st Impression; Bday CarsNCoffee; Q&A
Review of a day spent off-roading in the EV Mercedes G Wagen; INEOS Grenadier first impressions; Matt's surprise birthday Cars n' Coffee; the Netflix show…
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Lynn Calder - CEO of INEOS Autotmotive
Lynn Calder had no automotive history in her resume when she became CEO of INEOS Automotive, but that hasn't stopped the company from becoming one of the…
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Reviewed: Porsche 911T, CT5V Blackwing, Bentley CGT
Zack Klapman drove the new 2025 Porsche 911T and thinks it could be your first and last 911; Matt Farah drifted the new 2024 Bentley Continental GT all over…
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Brian Scotto: Media's Struggles; Algorithms; RWB Drama; Farming; Crazy Audi Parties
Brian Scotto drops knowledge on the present issues facing media companies and content creators alike; how the algorithm ruined things; throwing crazy parties…
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Why Some Drivers Can't See; Ferrari F8 vs 296; Good Engine in a Bad Car?
Matt Farah and Zack Klapman review the all-new Bentley Continental GT Hybrid and compare it to a 1992 Bentley Turbo R; we get some intel on why British car…
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Gross Car Experiences; Reviews: Revology Mustang GT and GR Corolla AT
Can an old Mustang be made new again? For a lot of money, yes. But is it worth it? Matt Farah and Zack Klapman review the new (but also sort of old) and very…
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RS3 Review; Confusing Porsche; Batman Tumbler for Sale
Matt Farah and Zack Klapman discuss the changes to the new Audi RS3 and how it performs on the road and track; give their take on driving the new high-powered…
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Tavarish' Worst Idea; Riding w/ Jordan Taylor; Our Near-misses; Q&A
Tavarish buys the worst idea yet; Matt's wife has a crash; Matt goes for a ride with the incredibly fast Jordan Taylor; sweating with TSA; and Patreon…
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Jonny Lieberman
Jonny Lieberman returns and sets the record for longest TST podcast! We cover a LOT of topics including: His recent endurance racing experience in an E92 M3…
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Steve Dinan
Tuning legend Steve Dinan talks about tuning performance hybrids; setting up race cars; F1 cheats; the cost of racing; expanding the Carbahn empire; and how…
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Ferrari F80; GT3 Price Jump; How to Drive a Manual; Q&A
Journalists Matt Farah and Zack Klapman talk about the new Ferrari F80? The 2025 Porsche GT3's hefty - but justifiable- price increase; how do I teach my…
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Ross Bentley & Sam Smith: How to get Better at Driving
Ross Bentley is one of the most famous driving coaches in racing and author of probably the best book on driving ever, "Speed Secrets". He and Sam Smith…
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A Sex Thing?; Pagani Utopia; THAT McLaren Crash
Matt Farah drove the $3M Pagani Utopia and had some interesting interactions with police vehicles; Zack Klapman talks about the changes to the facelifted…
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The Tesla Robotaxi Reveal; Cullinan Release Party; Dummy Gauges?
Matt Farah and Zack Klapman discuss the Tesla Robotaxi release party: what it was; what the car means; the issues it allegedly solves; and what doesn't sit…
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Gensis G70 Review; Range Rover Stuff; Spyder and Bentley Problems; Q&A
Matt Farah's Bentley mechanic has some expensive news about the old Bentley; Zack Klapman reviews the new Genesis G70; Matt talks about why the cheapest Range…
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Joey Seely - Emotion Engineering's Wizard of Speed
Joey Seely is an engineer who builds some of the fastest unique Porsches on Earth. After cutting his teeth on Porsche Motorsport's race team, he co-founded BBI…
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Hoosier Tire Test; Acura ZDX & Range Rover review; Cyber Truck; Q&A
Zack gives talks about his time at the Thermal Club where he drove a variety of BMW M cars to test the all-new Hoosier TrackAttack tire against its competition…
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Freeman Thomas (Designer: Audi TT, VW Beetle, RUF, Myers Manx, more!)
Freeman Thomas is an American automobile and industrial designer who has worked for Porsche, Volkswagen Group, DaimlerChrysler and Ford. He had his hand in…
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Everyday Driver's Paul and Todd
What began as the humble YouTube channel Everyday Driver has grown into a brand that hosts track days, produces films for Amazon, and organizes road trips for…
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Larry Kosilla
Larry Kosilla is one of the best and most well-known detailers in the world. He knows everything about paint and interior care. He also has some wild…
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Car Buying has Changed: CPA John McGuire Explains
Everything about car buying is changing and you don't want the IRS on your back. Tax incentives, depreciation, EV programs, interest rates, loans, and more!…
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Driving School Stories; BMW Z4 Review; Q&A
Zack Klapman tells us about his time at the 2-day Level 2 Spring Mountain driving school; Matt Farah reviews the 3-pedal BMW Z4; we demonstrate how to plan a…
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Volvo EX90 Review; Partner Probs; EVs at Pebble?
Matt Farah and Zack Klapman review the all-new, all-electric Volvo EX90; discuss a better way to business; the nightmares of trying to smog a car; bad…
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Adam Golden - Don't Believe ALL Watch Hype
Adam Golden is the founder of MentaWatches.com, a website dedicated to helping you learn about, buy, and sell watches. He has a passion for them that is…
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EV Track Days can be Scary; Theft; Q&A
Matt Farah is back from being the hot shoe for Road & Track's Performance EV of the Year test, where cars were slid, went fast, scared a motorcyclist, and even…
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Why Tiff Needell is a Legend
It's Tiff Needell! Racing driver, TV host, master drifter, and (dare we say?) YouTuber? Before Top Gear had the trio, it had Tiff. For many, he was their…
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The Cars and Adventures of Monterey Car Week 2024
Matt Farah and Zack Klapman cover some ground! They talk about the incredible hypercars and restomods of Monterey Car Week 2024; how to do that week as cheaply…
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Gareth Reynolds (The Dollop, Past Times, We're Here to Help)
Gareth Reynolds is a standup comedian and co-host of three incredible podcasts: The Dollop and Past Times, both of which focus on U.S. history. On his new…
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Motor1's Travis Okulski and Chris Rosales Have Opinions
Travis and Chris are both excellent drivers and writers for Motor1.com. They have extensive track and racing experience, Travis has owned some bad cars, and…
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James May
James May has done a lot and we try to cover as much as we can. Topics include: how Top Gear evolved; the BBC's influence on it vs Amazon's on The Grand Tour…
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T.50 Ride; C63 AMG repeat; Rallying a Mach-E
We had a second drive in the C63 AMG E-Performance; got a lime green rallied-out Mach-E REAL dirty; rode in the T.50; and we answer your questions. Recorded…
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Dario Franchitti (3x IndyCar Champ, GMA T.50 Development Driver)
Dario Franchitti can drive. He won the INDY 500 3 times; the IndyCar Championship 4 times; the 2008 24 Hours of Daytona; and he is the development driver for…
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Whistlin' Diesel's Broken Cybertruck; Ferrari Purosangue; Q&A
Ferrari Purosangue; Whistlin's Cybertruck Broke; some really bad canyon driving; Q&A about: Differences between the new CLE and the coupe Our favorite WOT…
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Driving Cars of Your Dreams; Recaro Bankrupt; Q&A
A track day we couldn't believe, and somehow the best seat maker on Earth goes bankrupt. Cars driven: Lamborghini Diablo GT-R Lamborghini Diablo SVR Ferrari…
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Ed Bolian and John Temerian
Which cars will be collectible soon? Which ones will still appreciate? Why shouldn't you always buy a low-mileage car? And what is Ed's method for getting to…
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Dr. Peter Attia: Driving, F1, and More!
Dr. Peter Attia on Cars, Racing, F1 Rules, and Road-trips with Sebastian Vettel. https://peterattiamd.com/ https://www.instagram.com/peterattiamd Recorded July…
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Working Man's Exotics; Lambo Engine Crate; Macan E update; Q&A
What's the cheap way to get an exotic cars experience? What new or used car can you buy to similar fizz to a Ferrari, 911, Lamborghini, 812, Nissan GT-R, or…
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Mitch McKee - Tuning Master on Power, Safety, Hybrids, Hackers, Drug Dealers
Mitch McKee knows everything about tuning engines. McLarens, Porsche, Ferraris, GT-Rs, you name it, he can make them go faster and run better. Porsche hired…
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We Review the ND3 Miata, Audi RS6 GT Avant, and Land Cruiser
Matt Farah and Zack Klapman review the ND3 Miata, Audi RS6 GT Avant, and Land Cruiser. Plus Q&A about: To CT4 V Blackwing or Audi RS3? Why haven't we bought a…
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911 GTS T-Hybrid Review; Car Show Problems; Predicting the Future
Matt Farah and Zack Klapman talk about why police "hassle" cars & coffee events; Mazda's color choices; Matt's drive in the new and controversial 911 GTS…
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What's a "Classic" Car?; GM's Biggest Error
What defines a "classic car"? We'll figure it out...we think. Plus, the Bentley Turbo R might not be the ultimate daily driver Matt thought it was; Matt…
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Jamal Hameedi is Why Rad Vehicles Exist
How did Ford build the GT in 18 months? Why did they create a new truck segment with the Raptor, and how has that thinking bled over to Land Rover? Jamal…
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Reviews of theAMG GT, Alfa Giulia, and Cayenne; Best Indy Pace Cars; Q&A
Matt Farah and Zack Klapman talk about their test drives in the 2024 AMG GT & Alfa Giulia; review the new Cayenne GTS; laugh their way through choosing their…
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Victoria Scott on Driving, Writing, and Breaking Through
Victoria Scott is a Motor1.com Staff Writer with previous work at The Drive, Jalopnik, Hemmings, Car Bibles, and other outlets. Her photography books focus on…
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J Ryan and the Future of Car Meets
J Ryan (along with his wife, Nicole) are the two minds who created the Good Vibes Breakfast Club, a car meet that happens at the top of Angeles Crest Highway…
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Lucid in the Sky with Range Anxiety
Matt Farah and Zack Klapman are returning from an incredible, multi-faceted track day at Sonoma Raceway hosted by Range Energy. While there they got to…
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Police chases; Alex Choi; Used EV shopping; Q&A
Matt Farah and Zack Klapman discuss the dangers of police chases; our upcoming time in the 1,234HP Lucid Sapphire; Alex Choi going to jail for a helicopter…
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Ford CEO Jim Farley
Jim Farley is the CEO of Ford Motor Co. On this episode we talk about his awesome vintage racing experience; how he went pro for the upcoming Mustang GTD; why…
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Forbidden Roads; GRC Diff Problems; Lexus GX550 review; Q&A
Matt Farah and Zack Klapman are back to review the 2024 Lexus GX550 and 2024 Macan Electric Turbo; investigate the GR Corolla's alleged differential issues…
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Garrett Reed (@Americanmusclehd)
Garrett Reed is the content creator behind @americanmuscleHD , an Instagram account with 2.4M followers. He dailies a 2014 Cadillac Escalade ESV, has a SWEET…
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Zac Mertens - The cowboy hat HOONIGAN
Zac Mertens (@Mister_Zachary) was the literal voice of HOONIGAN. Among loud cars he was even louder, as he was one of two people (alongside Corey Hosford) who…
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Top 5 Movie Cars; TST's Plague; Bad Mods, Q&A
We are back after a rough week! Matt Farah and Zack Klapman compare their Top 5 Movie Cars of all time; tell the tale of the plague that befell TST; and answer…
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Tesla Fights a Train; Indy 500; MachE Rally; Ioniq vs Macan EV
Recorded from the Hyundai Ioniq 5N, we're in the canyons talking about the Indy 500, Ioniq 5 N vs Macan EV, talking about a Tesla that tried to fight a train…