The Smoking Tire

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 video; why buying a used Porsche Taycan might be better than a new Macan electric; provide more info on the GR Corolla's apparent differential issues; Recorded June 10, 2024 Head to the Apple App Store right now and download the Tinker App. It’s like having a pro mechanic in your pocket. Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TSTPOD for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and support us! https://thesmokingtireshop.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 Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Inst

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 they made the GTD; the reason Ford pivoted from full autonomous cars; why hybrids are important; that sedan thing; and more!https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/a42579850/ford-ceo-jim-farley-on-turning-pro-in-a-race-car/Recorded June 7, 2024 Head to the Apple App Store right now and download the Tinker App. It’s like having a pro mechanic in your pocket.  Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TSTPOD for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and support us! https://thesmokingtireshop.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 Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/za

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; discuss why its silly to try keeping a road "secret"; hot swap battery tech might not be dead; and answer Patreon questions including:- Will a V10 M5 lose its allure and is it a good canyon car?- Which country made the best cars in each decade?- Is the 981 Cayman S close in feel to the newer, more expensive GTS?- Why did Ferrari sue individual owners?- Did we always think the Ferrari F50 was cool?- Car sounds on vinyl?- And more! Recorded June 5, 2024  Head to FACTORMEALS.com/tire50 and use code tire50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next month. Head to the Apple App Store right now and download the Tinker App. It’s like having a pro mechanic in your pocket. Head to Autotempest.com/tire now so they know we sent you. Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TSTPOD for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Rec

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 1984 Monte Carlo SS project in the garage, and a 1989 K5 Blazer project truck. On this show we talk about his recent drive in the C8 Corvette E-Ray; why Matt doesn't like the ESV; the Pismo Beach car show; bad gas mileage; clean project cars; if there are any fun AWD American cars; why he loves the TRX despite its flaws; the best Saab and more! https://www.instagram.com/americanmusclehd/?hl=en Recorded June 3, 2024 Head to FACTORMEALS.com/tire50 and use code tire50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next month. Head to the Apple App Store right now and download the Tinker App. It’s like having a pro mechanic in your pocket. Head to Autotempest.com/tire now so they know we sent you. Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TSTPOD for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to https://www.offther

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 would MC the HOONIGAN Burn Yard shows. He's also known for his love of doing big burnouts in loud square body trucks, rating the idle of people's cars, hurting his back jumping a car in the original HOONIGAN burn yard, and rolling a borrow CAN-AM. Zac's story is an inspiring one. Long before he was the cowboy-hat wearing face on YouTube, he joined HOONIGAN as an editor, eventually rising to become head of post-production. Then he became the Marketing Director of HOONIGAN Racing Division where he worked alongside Ken Block. Today we talk about going REALLY fast in a boat; amazing engine architecture; how to upset your HOA; crazy tricks in heavy machinery; that Miata jump; why concrete is cool; how loud is too loud; Burnout Wars; motorcycles; and more. https://www.youtube.com/@MISTERZACHARY Recorded May 29, 2024AutoTempest has all the cars. One search. He

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 Patreon questions including:   Our favorite fish-out-of-water car-spotting memory   How to setup new shocks on an old car   Our biggest modification mistakes   Cheap cars with paint that looks expensive   Should I sell my brand new car because I hate it?   Best cars for 10-70mph driving   Miata vs BRZ   The coolest cars at our high schools   And more! Recorded May 27, 2024 AutoTempest has all the cars. One search. Head to Autotempest.com/tire now so they know we sent you.  Go to joindeleteme.com/TIRE and use promo code TIRE for 20% off. Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TSTPOD for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and support us! https://thesmokingtireshop.com/ Click on the DILLON banner, buy a pair of sunglasses, receive a

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, answering questions, discussing when gimmicks are a good thing, why brands should (or should not) cling to history, too much adjustability, why an event that appears like a race isn't, and more! Recorded May 20, 2024  AutoTempest has all the cars. One search. Head to Autotempest.com/tire now so they know we sent you. That is Autotempest.com slash tire and start searching for your next car. Head to the Apple App Store right now and download the Tinker App. It’s like having a pro mechanic in your pocket. Go to joindeleteme.com/TIRE and use promo code TIRE for 20% off. New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and support us! https://thesmokingtireshop.com/ Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TSTPOD 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

Jonny Lieberman returns to talk about the Lucid Sapphire; how we deal with imposter syndrome; the Corvette Z06; he asks about the Ioniq 5 N; we wax about the magic of Aston; and more! Recorded May 17, 2024 AutoTempest has all the cars. One search. Head to Autotempest.com/tire now so they know we sent you. That is Autotempest.com slash tire and start searching for your next car. Head to the Apple App Store right now and download the Tinker App. It’s like having a pro mechanic in your pocket. Go to joindeleteme.com/TIRE and use promo code TIRE for 20% off. New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and support us! https://thesmokingtireshop.com/ Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TSTPOD 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/

Our most-asked question is always about "What should car enthusiasts do when visiting Southern California". So here's the definitive list of things! Plus Q&A about:    Why didn't you buy a Michael Schumacher watch?   Which generation of Acura RDX do we like?   Porsche might sell the Turbo with a manual only!!   Will 4 cyl. Boxster/Cayman ever hit $30,000?   When it's ok to wear driving gloves. Recorded May 15, 2024 Go to joindeleteme.com/TIRE and use promo code TIRE for 20% off. Head to the Apple App Store right now and download the Tinker App. It’s like having a pro mechanic in your pocket. AutoTempest has all the cars. One search. Head to Autotempest.com/tire now so theyknow we sent you. That is Autotempest.com slash tire and start searching for your next car. New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and support us! https://thesmokingtireshop.com/ Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TSTPOD for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to https://www.offthereco

Zack returns from Spain where he spent time testing the all-new 2025 Aston Martin Vantage on both the road and the track; Matt is back from driving a Bentley GT on Road & Track's Smoky 600; a Can-Am throws a rave; someone mails us a very weird card; and we answer questions about: What to replace a GTI withWhich car has the best stereo for under $60kWhen to service a watchThe biggest jump we hit in a carUpcoming versions of the Nodus CanyonDrives that changed our opinion of a truck/SUV/carAnd more! Recorded May 13, 2024 Go to joindeleteme.com/TIRE and use promo code TIRE for 20% off. Head to the Apple App Store right now and download the Tinker App. It’s like having a pro mechanic in your pocket. AutoTempest has all the cars. One search. Head to Autotempest.com/tire now so theyknow we sent you. That is Autotempest.com slash tire and start searching for your next car. New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and support us! https://thesmokingtireshop.com/ Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter co

We go through our new M3 vs M3 video (G80 vs F80); Matt tells us about his brand new kitten they rescued; we discuss strange branding; Chevy makes us have a strange phone call in order to drive the new Z06 around town; and we answer Patreon questions about:The gov. mandate for automatic brakingWhat the hell is BMW doing?Could the hypercars of today existed back in the '90s?Can I buy a good 997 Porsche 911 for under $50k?Is it worth stretching my budget to get a 2020 Macan vs a 2017?When is an Audi S3 better than the RS3? And more! Recorded Saturday, May 4, 2024  AutoTempest has all the cars. One search. Head to Autotempest.com/tire so they know we sent you. Use code TST50 to get 50% OFF your first Factor box plus 20% off your next box at https://bit.ly/48g8rh7! Thank you to Factor for sponsoring this video. Head to the Apple App Store right now and download the Tinker App. It’s like having a pro mechanic in your pocket.https://apps.apple.com/us/app/tinker-diy/id6466501155  NEW MERCH: Grab a shirt or hoodie an

Donald Osborne is the CEO of Audrain Motorsport and the reason we got to drive a car made before 1910! Remember when we held up a city's worth of traffic on a bridge? We have him to thank. Sort of. Donald is an absolute car expert with a focus on vintage cars. As someone who has curated museum collections and assessed cars for collectors, he really knows the minutiae of so many vehicles. On this show we laugh about our famous traffic jam; talk about how we beat Donald in the "non-race" this year; discussed the comical differences between cars in the early 1900s; find out when he got his style; and check in on his surprisingly modern Ferrari. Recorded April 29, 2024 https://www.instagram.com/osbornedonald/?hl=en https://audrainmotorsport.com/2024-veteran-car-tour https://www.audrainautomuseum.org/ https://www.automotivevaluationservices.com/ Recorded in front a lovely audience at the Audrain Automotive Museum AutoTempest has all the cars. One search. Head to Autotempest.com/tire so they know we sent you. Use c

Wayne Carini on TV, gifting cars, and the why the kids are alright. https://www.instagram.com/waynecariniofficial/?hl=enhttps://www.waynecarini.tv/pages/about-wayne-carinihttps://watch.motortrend.com/show/chasing-classic-cars-motortrend-atve-us Recorded April 27, 2024 AutoTempest has all the cars. One search. Head to Autotempest.com/tire now so they know we sent you. Get multiple offers on your car at The Lasso! Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TSTPOD 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,

Sam Fane is the creator and host of the YouTube channel and podcast Seen Through Glass. We talk about his new driving event, his Ferrari (and why red is IS an ok color for Ferraris), his used daily, YouTube challenges, and more.  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrBr8w4ki1xAcQ1JVDp_-Fg https://seenthroughglass.online/ Recorded April 25, 2024 AutoTempest has all the cars. One search. Head to Autotempest.com/tire now so they know we sent you. Get multiple offers on your car at The Lasso! Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TSTPOD 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 yo

Mr Cartoon is one of the most famous tattoo artists to ever put ink to skin. His artistic journey began in graffiti before moving to airbrushing clothes and low rider cars. He's got a line of Turtle Wax car care, designed wheels, and has an amazing garage of his own. We talk about the history of low riders; how hydraulics work; the legality of them; how he got into cars; wild builds over the years; the hardest form of art; whether a celebrity makes him nervous; the hardest body part to tattoo; and so much more. Stars such as Eminem, Travis Barker, Slash, Dr. Dre, 50 Cent, Snoop Dogg, along with athletes like CC Sabathia, Kobe Bryant, Lewis Hamilton, and Carlos Boozer wear Cartoon’s art on their skin. Cartoon’s art has been featured in numerous publications including Rolling Stone, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Complex, Juxtapoze, XXL, GQ, and he's had art showing in London, Paris, Tokyo, and his hometown of Los Angeles. Recorded April 24, 2024  https://www.instagram.com/misterctoons/  https://w

Matt's Countach has a triage plan (sort of); we review the new Aston Martin DB12 Volante (and compare it to the competition from Bentley, Italy, and Mercedes); Patreon questions include:    Used Focus RS or new GR Corolla?   Why Taycan brakes feel weird   To jump from new Ioniq 5 to used Taycan   Do EVs have a floor?   Which state has the best Mexican food?   A very interesting question about gamifying EV ownership.   And more! Recorded April 22, 2024 Head to https://www.factormeals.com/tire50 and use code tire50 to get 50% off your first month plus 20% off your next month. That’s code tire50 at https://www.factormeals.com/tire50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next box while your subscription is active! AutoTempest has all the cars. One search. Head to Autotempest.com/tire now so they know we sent you. That is Autotempest.com/tire and start searching for your next car. Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TSTPOD for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Rec

Matt has updated his fleet in a surprising way; took the NSX on a 600-mile road trip; and explains his position on the unfortunate situation with his recently-arrested former Ferrari mechanic, Donnie Callaway. Recorded April 17, 2024 American owned and with over 100,000 happy customers ditch harsh smoke forever byvisiting The Freeze Pipe  and use code TIRE for 10% off your order. That’sThe Freeze Pipe and Code TIRE for 10% off. Shop today for free shipping. AutoTempest has all the cars. One search. Head to https://www.autotempest.com/tire now so theyknow we sent you.  Selling a Car? Give Me the Vin! https://www.givemethevin.com/smokingtire NEW MERCH: https://thesmokingtireshop.com/ Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TSTPOD 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/thesmoking

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N blew Matt's mind for so many reasons you won't believe. Plus, what engines would we swap into which car if we had all the money and talent? That's what we're talking about today. Dream builds. Plus, Patreon questions about:    Is it a good idea to finance an R34 GTR?   When it is (and isn't) time to get out of a Ford and into a German car.   WRX TR vs GR Corolla   Our thoughts on the Mustang GTD's trunk.   Why the 997 is the sweet spot for Porsche 911s.   Do we care about celebrity car ownership?   Should I buy a low-mile Forester in a boring color or a high-mileage one in an exciting color?   Dupont Registry's purchase of Petrolicious   EV depreciation  Recorded April 11, 2024  American owned and with over 100,000 happy customers ditch harsh smoke forever byvisiting The Freeze Pipe  and use code TIRE for 10% off your order. That’sThe Freeze Pipe and Code TIRE for 10% off. Shop today for free shipping. AutoTempest has all the cars. One search. Head to https://www.autotempest.com/tire now

Matt calls in from the Bernardus hotel with our friend and the founder and CEO of Range Energy, Ali Javidan. Ali is an engineer and high-caliber driver, who shares with us his take on why the GT3 RS is so stiff, why adjustable dampers matter as much as springs; his experience driving in Aspen at the FAT ICE Race; how to durability test a semi-truck trailer; why batteries need to be liquid-cooled; and when to ignore rock chips. Note: This show was recorded remotely with Matt and Ali calling into Zack at the studio. There were a lot of Wifi dropoffs and glitches but Zack did a bunch of hacking and stitching to remove those moments. As such, you might notice a few jumps and cuts. It was the best we could do. Recorded April 10, 2024 Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TSTPOD 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

We discuss Peter Attia's podcast interview with a former employee of NHTSA regarding road safety; Matt finds out just how expensive a Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe is (and how his wife feels about shopping for one); Matt and Zack try to decide which of their content to put up for a nomination; and Zack reveals why he's the best worst groomsman. Patreon questions include:   Will I regret selling my C38 AMG?   What's the next resto-mod platform?   Why new cars compromise comfort   Which obscure cars turn our head   Our fondest Ken Block memories   Our favorite concept car features that made it to production   And more!Recorded April 3, 2024 https://peterattiamd.com/markrosekind/ Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TSTPOD 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/thesmokingtirepodca