The Smoking Tire

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! Ent

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 t

On this episode, Matt Farah reviews the insane single-seat BAC Mono; we discuss a strangely modified Rivian truck; go over the content of the new Dollop episode. Then we answer Patreon questions covering:Why to buy an Acura NSXWhat were some of legendary car designer Giorgetto Giugiaro's BAD designs?Our favorite generation of Mercedes AMG wagonWhether car companies will go back to making manual wagons at allOur least-favorite UX in cars todayWhy you should always bore your engine outand more! Recorded October 2, 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

Matt gives us his review of the Nissan Z NISMO (and a few other cars from "Road & Track's PCOTY") ; Zack reviews the marked-up Porsche 911 S/T; and we answer Patreon questions including: What cars do you wish were bigger or smaller?Can a manual swap redeem the Alfa 4C?Should I lower my car?Ugliest exterior: best interior ratio?Will EV coupes become more common?Are we in the new Bangle era or BMW's demise?XC60 air suspension vs V60 OhlinsWould you ever build your own engine at the factory?And more!Recorded September 29, 2023 Watch the Yellawood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday October 1st at 2:00 PM Eastern on NBC.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/thesmokingt

It's Kevin Ryan and H. Foley! They're the hilarious hosts of the incredibly popular podcast, "Are You Garbage?", a funny interview show where they sit down with your favorite comedians and actors to find out if they're classy or just straight up trash. We talk about their car history; how the show got started; nitrous; Philly pastimes; snow shovel rules; cigarette hot boxing childhoods; Kevin's stolen Kia; Germans and crack; and more! Check out their show: https://areyougarbage.com/blogs/popular-videos-1Go see their live show. It's 100% worth it. https://areyougarbage.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 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:http

Alex Roy just did a very interesting cross-country drive with his mom. We talk about the present world of automated driving; Arizona vs SF, the cones, what Waymo did right, etc.    Alex has a theory on why converting cars to EV could be a good thing for driver engagement.   Why there aren't cannonball records in Europe.   When will AI be put to a vote?   How did the market downturn effect the autonomous landscape?   Should you keep an ITR forever?   The right scarf for fall.Recorded August 29, 2023 http://humandriving.org/  Experience the difference for yourself, and check out Brooklinen’s new fall collection. Visit in-store or online at https://www.Brooklinen.com, and use code TIRE for $20 off your online order of $100 or more. Go to https://www.PrizePicks.com/TIRE and use code TIRE for a first deposit match up to $100! 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. Want your question answere

Matt Farah and Zack Klapman discuss the UAW strike; make a correction about hydrogen; give an update on the new storage facility and its upcoming events; take a deep-dive on their test of the 3-wheeled Polaris Slingshot R. Then they answer Patreon questions about tire selection; the fizziest car for someone who's driven a lot of fizz; where Hublot and Nixon land in the lineup; and more! Recorded September 15, 2023 Experience the difference for yourself, and check out Brooklinen’s new fall collection. Visit in-store or online at https://www.Brooklinen.com, and use code TIRE for $20 off your online order of $100 or more. Go to https://www.PrizePicks.com/TIRE and use code TIRE for a first deposit match up to $100! 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. 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 exclu

Matt tells us about his weird experience on morning radio; we have an update on the reality of affordable Ferrari manual-swaps; and we answer questions about:    The fizziest car for under $80k   Why the Mk7 VW was better than the Mk8   A giant pile of lithium has been found   When turning TCS off actually helps   How Tesla and Porsche are not the same   Car-related cat names   And more! Recorded September 11, 2023 Tune in to the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs at Bristol on Saturday, September 16th at 7:30 PM Eastern on USA. Click on the DILLON banner, buy a pair of sunglasses, receive a FREE Smoking Tire t-shirt! https://thesmokingtire.com/partners-1 It’s time to bring your belt into the 21st century. Head to https://www.GrooveLife.com/TIRE for 20% off ALL Groove Life products! Experience the difference for yourself, and check out Brooklinen’s new fall collection. Visit in-store or online at https://www.Brooklinen.com, and use code TIRE for $20 off your online order of $100 or more. Use Off The Record! and ALWAY

What cars are surprisingly heavy or light?The WCCS gets a car showThe rules of the Nodus watch giveawayMatt went sailingWhen you shouldn't replace your FST with an Integra Type SToyota's Century conceptCities with the worst driversAnd more!Recorded September 8, 2023Tune in to the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs at Bristol on Saturday, September 16th at 7:30 PM Eastern on USA.It’s time to bring your belt into the 21st century. Head to GrooveLife.com/TIRE for 20% off ALL Groove Life products!Experience the difference for yourself, and check out Brooklinen’s new fall collection. Visit in-store or online at Brooklinen.com, and use code TIRE for $20 off your online order of $100 or more. GIVEAWAY UPDATE! EXPANDED ELIGIBILITY TO MEXICO AND CANADA AND PREVIOUS @bethematch SIGNUPS FROM ALL OF 2023 ACCEPTED! LETS GOOOOOO!THE PRIZE: 1-of-1, Prototype, Piece Unique @noduswatches CANYON in Dark Teal. The only one we will ever make, serial XXX/100. if you’re a US, Canada, or Mexico resident, you will be flown to LA, put up in

Zack tricks his dad into some tires; we discuss the biggest range of engines you can get in a single model of car; Matt's new building might have cooler cars than the old one; the Polaris slingshot is getting a second try; and we answer Patreon questions about:    Is it "cheap" or simple to manual swap a Ferrari?   Which of our automotive opinions has changed in the last five years   Why turning of TCS is a bad idea   From Miata to CX90   E36 vs new GR86   Our thoughts on the BMW Neue Klasse concept   Top 3 cat breeds   The best seats for under $100k   The Meyers Manx   And more! Recorded September 6, 2023 Watch the ISF Review: https://youtu.be/UcdBjS7GmMw?si=gvrdieQQG6rVVCDy 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 record

Aloisa Ruf is a mechanic, driver, and photographer and the daughter of Alois Ruf, the famous mind behind some of the fastest and most exciting Porsches ever made. She has become an integral part of the company and as you'll hear in this show, her knowledge and passion for the cars and brand is unquestionable. Recorded August 25, 2023 https://www.ruf-automobile.de/en/https://www.instagram.com/aloisaruf/https://www.aloisaruf.net/ 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 Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.I

Matt tells the stories from Monterey Car Week: leading McLarens North; telling adults how to be cool; shirts with Gordon Murray; oddball favorites of the show; what Quail has become; special supercar standouts; the NSX is back from Evasive; and more. Plus questions about: the best American super sedan ever; solar watches; why turbos are good; our favorite strange car; and what we think about re-badging. Recorded August 24, 2023 Tune in to the regular season finale at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday, August 26th at 7:00PM Eastern on NBC. Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code TIRE20 at Manscaped.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 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://

Nicolas Brown is the President of McLaren Automotive for the Americas. On this show Matt sits with him to discuss:How McLaren can survive making only sports carsHow McLaren can survive forced electrificationNic's car history and how he got an awesome jobWhat his personal dream 3 car garage would beHow McLaren deals with their reputation for poor reliabilityRecorded August 20, 2023Tune in to the regular season finale at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday, August 26th at 7:00PM Eastern on NBC.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/TSTTweet 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/thesmokingtirepo

When Gas is Better then electricity; ICON Bronco Explained; which car we would re-body; the BEST Mod for your sports car (no matter who made it), and more! Recorded August 14, 2023 Tune in to the regular season finale at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday, August 26th at 7:00PM Eastern on NBC. 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! an

How long would it take you to rebuild a McLaren engine? What if you wanted to upgrade from a 3.8L to a 4.0L? AND it needed to be ready for Jay Leno to safely drive? An easy process? Hardly. Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez and Arne Toman share the stressful tale.Recorded August 14, 2023https://www.instagram.com/therealtavarish/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvAhDxNNUDhi78tMXVGBUaQhttps://www.cannonballgarage.com/ It’s time to bring your wallet into the 21st century. Head to GrooveLife.com/TIRE for 20% off ALL Groove Life products! 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? 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:h

Betim Berisha owns BBI Autosport, one of the premier Porsche tuners in North America. From mild to truly wild, they do it all. On this episode we talk about building race cars; the changing oil change; tolerances; Hoonipigasus; and more. Recorded August 10, 2023 https://bbiautosport.com/ It’s time to bring your wallet into the 21st century. Head to GrooveLife.com/TIRE for 20% off ALL Groove Life products! 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? 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 wat

The Lamborghini has new problems; we explain the one problem with the Lotus Emira Turbo; and Matt goes deeper on the Spyder RS. Then we answer Patreon questions including:Rat rod vs PaoPress access that wowed usWhen it's time to buy a track carSell, Fix, or PrayThe definition of "light" these daysWhich practical SUV we'd buy for $50kAnd more Recorded August 9, 2023  Head to factormeals.com/tire50 and use code tire50 to get 50% off. 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. Need to store a car in Los Angeles? https://wccs.com/   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.&nbs

Actor Joey Lawrence may be famous for his role in sitcom hit, "Blossom", or the Brotherly Love Podcast, but he a car enthusiast through and through.On this episode we learn about the first car he drove; the cool af first car he ever bought; his taste in turbocharged Japanese cars; what he changed about his Viper; the Mercedes-AMG he dreamt about as a kid; which ones he ended up buying; his Ferrari choices; the modifications he chose; what he thinks about EVs, BMW's current designs, and more.Recorded August 7, 2023https://www.youtube.com/@BrotherlyLovePod Head to factormeals.com/tire50 and use code tire50 to get 50% off. 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. Need to store a car in Los Angeles? https://wccs.com/    Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepod

We discuss our time with the Bentley Continental GT Speed; Nissan's odd choices with the new Z Nismo; Porsche reveals its newest version of the GT3, the 911 ST; Australia has a new license requirement for owners of fast cars; and some old classifieds to make you cry. Then we answer Patreon questions including: should I take the summer tires off my SUV; defining "motoring" vs "driving"; what watch to get if you're not that into watches; a better 4x4 than an overpriced 4Runner; what is Volvo's future without wagons; and more! Recorded August 2, 2023Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code SMOKINGTIRE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. 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://

While Matt was in Germany to drive the new Spyder RS, Porsche brought out a bunch of their museum cars! A 959; 964 Clubsport Prototype Study (1 of 1), 1985 3.2 Clubsport Prototype (not built until 1987 and with significant changes) and a few more. Then we talk about why our roads get repaired as poorly as they do! 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. Patreon questions include: The wrong tires to put on your McLaren; whether or not Honda-swapping your Mini is a good idea; what we think of the newest Ford GT; some motorcycles we've never ridden; foot slippage during heel-toe; ugly cars with beautiful interiors; the AMC that had an interior made of pants; and more! Recorded July 31, 2023 Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code SMOKINGTIRE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply.  Want your question answered? To listen to the episode the day it's recorde