The Smoking Tire

Matt rode in a Waymo; tells tales from the Avants event in Seattle; Zack's car is falling apart while being put back together; Florida has a new law for speeders; Toyota showed off a concept; and we answer Patreon questions including:What's a good car for an artsy college student?Is my car too fast for track days?Is the T.33 worth the money?Could Porsche bring back the 912?What should the next Miata be?Favorite automotive conspiracy theoryBest car for a new driverLeast desirable million dollar carBest watch no one has heard ofWhich seats are the best to watch a motorsports event?And more!Recorded July 14, 2025https://www.theautopian.com/customers-outraged-with-hertz-ai-scanners-they-say-automatically-charge-for-questionable-damages/Houston Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-smoking-tire-one-of-the-worlds-biggest-car-podcast-coming-to-houston-tickets-1439944967159?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl Dalla

A CyberTruck technicality; the tragic life of his Rover SD1; why insurance is important; when small cars REALLY matter; the unsung Corvette King; cars are too fast; and more! Patreon questions include:Would Jason get a Golf R or R32?Why did he create his famous Excel file?What new car are we excited about?Ever drive an Audi A2?Which "performance" cars couldn't keep up with Jason's Pacifica camera car?Rather work with Top Gear or Parts Unknown?Is there another Ferdinand Piech video coming?F/M/K each other's garagesWhich cars drive similar but look nothing alikeAnd more!Recorded July 11, 2025 https://www.instagram.com/jasoncammisa/https://www.youtube.com/hagerty Houston Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-smoking-tire-one-of-the-worlds-biggest-car-podcast-coming-to-houston-tickets-1439944967159?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl Dallas Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-smoking-tire-one-of-the-world

Matt Farah and Zack Klapman review the 2025 Mazda CX-50 Meridian; talk about a journey to Seattle; recall the craziest thing they've seen a vehicle do; discuss the twin-turbo Porsche Cayman video; give our thoughts on the new 911 T 70th anniversary; Matt scratched his steering wheel; and we answer Patreon questions including:What's the best, fast, used SUV?Would the Renault 5 EV sell in the U.S.?Is a used SL55 AMG a good buy?How does driving at Spa and the 'Ring stack up to U.S. tracks?1996 Evo vs 1994 Celica GT FourWhere to park your car money for a few yearsAnd will OEMs embrace hybrid sports cars?BGB Cayman reviewRecorded July 9, 2025Houston TicketsDallas Tickets RulaRula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance.Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/tire #rulapod #sponsored QuinceStick to the staples that last—with elevated essentials from Quince. Go to Quince dot com slash TIRE for free shipping on your order and three hu

A crash (everyone is ok) during one of the 'Ring's popular "tourist days" has the internet debating who is at fault; Matt spent a week riding around an electric motorcycle and changed his mind, maybe; a Bentley Bentayga's options surprise us; and we answer Patreon questions including:Honda S2000 vs Z3 vs M roadster vs BoxsterWhat supercar would a bad Altima driver buy?When is it better to buy a more expensive used car?How to find a stolen carOur WORST road trip snack mistakeShould Nissan just give up?EV Off-roading drawbacksShould the new 4Runner have a V8?1 expensive watch or 10 cheaper ones?Best car brand to own WITH a warrantyThe New Yorker's new watchAnd more! Recorded July 7, 2025Houston TicketsDallas Tickets RulaRula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance.Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/tire #rulapod #sponsored QuinceStick to the staples that last—with elevated essentials from Quince. Go to Quince dot com slash

We review the new 2025 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro (and compare it to the Ranger Raptor, Wranger, and Bronco); Zack shows off the progress of his custom interior; take a look at Mercedes new electric super sedan (and the media event that debuted it); and answer Patreon questions including:   How expensive is new air suspension?   Can I make my old 5 series handle like a brand new car?   When do you choose character over reliability?   How cheap should an Alfa Giulia be before you buy one?   Convincing your mom to race cars   The best explosion we've ever seen   Gas, steam, or electric?   Is a Corvette E-ray the best used 4-season car?   Dealership vs private seller: what do you do?   How should OEMs pivot?   And more!Recorded July 2, 2025 Houston Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-smoking-tire-one-of-the-worlds-biggest-car-podcast-coming-to-houston-tickets-1439944967159?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl Dal

A review of the new F1 movie (without spoiling it); we tested Apple's new CarPlay Ultra; a weird Toyota ad; the DUMB reason we can't have the Alpine A110. Plus we answer Patreon questions including: Would you want to tune the sound of your starter?EV off-roading vs ICEUnderrated car communities that deserve attentionThe fear of wearing a watch2004 Ford GT or 911 S/T?Would you want to take a serious stab at racing?Is "double-clutching" still a thing?Why can't OEMs fix "real" problems?4Runner or Land Cruiser?Why you shouldn't replace  fake exhaust tips with real onesVQ RX-7 or rotary 350Z?And more! Recorded June 30, 2025Houston Show TicketsDallas TicketsIQ BarAnd right now, IQBAR is offering our special podcast listeners twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping. To get your twenty percent off, text SMOKINGTIRE to 6400. Text SMOKINGTIRE to 6400. SmallsGet 35% off Smalls plus an additional 50% off your first order by using my code TIRE at smalls.com New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and suppo

After 8 years of dreaming, Matt Farah and Zack Klapman review the Alpine A110 GT, a car that every European journalist heralds as one of the greats; is it? We also celebrate Zack's 15th anniversary with The Smoking Tire, reminiscing about motel floors and supercharged cars. There's something in the Big Beautiful Bill that affects cars and car makers; plus a new bit inspired by Reddit called "Can I drive this home?" featuring some amazing spontaneous disassembly.Then we answer  questions from our amazing Patreon members including:What cars we'd bring backChevy Super Cruise vs Ford's Blue CruiseHow to protect your car from the sunIs an R8 a cheap Ford GT?Reasons Zack likes the E9x M3Why don't OEMs make hybrids with manuals?What car is "pure fun" for $65k?At what price do a few exotics (MC20, NSX, Jaguar F-Type, BMW i8) become great deals?And more!Recorded June 25, 2025 DeleteMeTake control of your data and keep your private life private by signing up for DeleteMe. Now at a special discount for our listeners. Ge

Matt is back from an 1,100 mile drive in the Lexus LC500 and has notes; Zack talks about the lawsuit against Toyota regarding its hydrogen cars (something he knows all too much about); some kittens get rescued; and questions from our Patreon members include: What has better steering feel than a Porsche?Best car to take your dad for exciting ridesThoughts on Lexus' new halo carWhy do some models remain icons for decades while others fade away?Our opinion of the GNXWhy you don't supercharge a C4 CorvetteSmall 4x4 to replace my Miata?I need a cheap, cool, warm-weather convertible And more! Recorded June 23, 2025 https://www.theautopian.com/toyota-is-being-sued-by-hundreds-of-mirai-owners-because-owning-a-hydrogen-powered-car-is-just-awful/ DeleteMeTake control of your data and keep your private life private by signing up for DeleteMe. Now at a special discount for our listeners. Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/TIREand use promo code TIRE at checkout.  HelloFreshMake your summer enj

Reviewing the Ferrari Roma Spider; the Corvette ZR1X is unveiled; a hint at our drive in the Meyers Manx radial; why Lotus is struggling; a new ultra-light stunner; and we answer a WHOLE bunch of questions.Funniest tire namesReplace my E30 track car with?The stunning, ultra-light Shoreline coupeWhat car would we co-own?Who most needs a halo car?A car book we disagree withBest normal commuterBrick & mortar vs media businessesWhy Lotus is strugglingThe best BMW since the E39 M5?3 cars or 1 awesome car?The lamest warranty claim we've had And more!Recorded June 17, 2025 DeleteMeGet 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/TIRE and use promo code TIRE at checkout. Car GurusBuy or sell your next car today with Car Gurus at https://www.cargurus.com.  Go to https://www.cargurus.com to make sure your big deal is the best deal. New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and support us! https://thesmokingtireshop.com/ Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! For a 10% discount on your first case g

Eric Kendricks is a professional football player who is a true car enthusiast with what might be the perfect 6-car fleet. On this episode we talk about:His carsWhy his mod level is OEM+Thoughts on the new Mustang FX wheelHow to speed up his CRX SiWhat he wants to buy nextThe best and worst cars in an NFL parking lotAdvice for people about to buy their first cool carOther players with excellent tasteAnd more!Recorded June 13, 2025 DeleteMeGet 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/TIRE and use promo code TIRE at checkout. Car GurusBuy or sell your next car today with Car Gurus at https://www.cargurus.com.  Go to https://www.cargurus.com to make sure your big deal is the best deal.  New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and support us! https://thesmokingtireshop.com/ Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! For a 10% discount on your first case go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts?

Sergio Siderman is an Immigration Attorney whose origin story includes kidnappings, random, and of course, the asylum process.  We invited him on the show to inject some facts into the goings on with ICE in an effort to fight through the noise and pundits. Sergio explains what is really happening to immigrants of varying immigration status, why this whole thing began, crime statistics, the effects it will have on your community, and what people with green cards, visas, in-process immigration, or not status at all, should do to prepare for the future.It's an incredible enlightening episode and even if you don't have any immigrants in your family, you surely know some, and this hour will help you better understand their lives.We also talk about the race that Matt, Sergio, and Jonny Lieberman will be participating in at COTA later this year. https://sidermanlaw.com/?lang=enThe study on immigrant crime statistics:https://siepr.stanford.edu/news/mythical-tie-between-immigration-and-crimeRecorded June 11, 2025  Cas

Zack Klapman has tales of attending poor man's Goodwood in a sauna; Matt notices cars in Italy; Ford unveiled a new Foxbody-inspired Mustang GT that has us confused; and we answer Patreon questions including: Why we would only do a TST charity event a certain wayWould Matt order a Spyder again?Color change with a wrap or paint?Why your friend tells you his WRX is an STIVintage watch vs new watchAlpina B3 vs M3 TouringWhy did enthusiasts love the 911 T but not the base Carrera?How to raise your kid to be a good car enthusiastTrack/daily after the M235i?When you do and don't need to change tiresIs the R35 GTR Final Edition worth it?Why is that Jeep SO expensive?Weird cars we seeAnd more! Recorded June 10, 2025 CashAppDownload CashApp Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/mfsirfru #CashAppPodDeleteMeGet TWENTY PERCENT off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/TIRE and use promo code TIRE at checkout.   New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and support us! https://thesmokingtireshop.com/ Use Off The Record

Matt's Lamborghini engine is done! Sort of. There's good news and confusing news. Plus we talk about why the new M5's wagon-ness doesn't excuse it's heaviness; which fan car we'd drive; answer a lot of automotive F/M/K questions; and revisit the worst dashboard ever.Plus, Patreon questions include: What's the ugliest interior feature ever?How to make your watch look perfect for my weddingWhich 6 CDs would you keep in the changer forever?Would you rather have a new car with an auto or an old manual?Favorite color from a non-premium brand?How to get a Maserati Quattroporte to 500k miles?Who would you swap garages with?Do interior rattles bother you?F/M/K: '65 Alfa Giulia Spring v BMW 2002 v Citroen SMMost beautiful car on sale?Why you DON'T need to turn traction control offAnd more!Recorded May 28, 2025 TruewerkGet 15 percent off your first order at TRUEWERK.com/tire. SmallsGet 35% off Smalls plus an additional 50% off your first order by using my code TIRE at smalls.com New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and su

Should Porsche put a 911 Turbo S engine in a Cayman? We've all said as much for a long time and someone finally did it: BGB Motorsports. We describe what the drive was like.Plus, Zack Klapman's VW Beetle story; PCH has reoponed to the public; and we answer Patreon questions including:How cheap will a BMW M4 GTS get?Commuter/canyon: IS500 vs Alfa Giulia QuadDeman vs BGBHow would you build a C5 today?BMW 850i or LC500?A McLaren Speedtails meant for turns?Matt's amazing brussels sprouts recipeDid they fix the BMW M2?And more!Recorded May 26, 2025TruewerkGet 15 percent off your first order at TRUEWERK.com/tire. SmallsGet 35% off Smalls plus an additional 50% off your first order by using my code TIRE at smalls.com New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and support us! https://thesmokingtireshop.com/ Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! For a 10% discount on your first case go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive

IMPORTANT update on the ID.Buzz. A thing we hated we may not hate anymore. Plus, why did Matt's 6'5" dad and his equally large brothers own a VW Beetle? The EV mandate is over, plus we answer Patreon questions including:Used Audi R8 or AMG-Mercedes GTImperfect cars that are perfect for ONE thing?Which cars have we changed our mind on?Favorite camera gear right nowIs there a V8 Lotus could put in the Emira?Should I PPF my mountain car?Is it true that Porsche 911 owners don't like the Carrera GT?Which special edition car would we want (if any)?Are air-cooled Porsches even worth the money? Recorded May 22, 2025  Hello FreshGo to HelloFresh.com/smokingtire10fm now to get 10 Free Meals with a Free Item For Life. CremoHead to Target or Target.com to find Cremo’s new line of antiperspirants and deodorants in the Italian Bergamont and Palo Santo scents New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and support us! https://thesmokingtireshop.com/ Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! For a 10% discount on your first c

ID.Buzz Full Review; Kei Cars Legal! (Sort of); Nostalgia Gone Wrong; and we polled our Patreon members! Plus, questions include: - Automated manuals: how we felt then and now- Thoughts on the RAM Charger?- Stories of outrageous business expenses- Why NOT buy an R34 GT-R?- How to add whimsy to an '80s truck- Thoughts on the Oscar Weinie 500- Been to Japan? Why not?- Craziest attempted gift to us at a press launch Recorded May 22, 2025 Hello FreshGo to HelloFresh.com/smokingtire10fm now to get 10 Free Meals with a Free Item For Life. CremoHead to Target or Target.com to find Cremo’s new line of antiperspirants and deodorants in the Italian Bergamont and Palo Santo scents New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and support us! https://thesmokingtireshop.com/ Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! For a 10% discount on your first case 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.

Flyin' Miata built a new 5-state legal turbo kit for the NC generation Miata and we drove it! What's the power? How does it feel? Is it even worth it if it's allowed in CA? Plus, we give our first impressions on VW's nostalgia-inspired ID.Buzz, the EV version of it's famous hippy bus. Tesla is finally letting Cybertruck owners return their leases, and we answer Patreon questions.  DeleteMeTake control of your data and keep your private life private by signing up for DeleteMe. Now at a special discount for our listeners.Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/TIRE and use promo code TIRE at checkout.  Car GurusBuy or sell your next car today with Car Gurus at cargurus.com. Go to cargurus.com to make sure your big deal is the best deal. New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and support us! https://thesmokingtireshop.com/ 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: htt

How in the heck do Mustang GTDs get priced over HALF a MILLION dollars? It's tricky. Matt Farah and Zack Klapman talk about the most expensive option on Ford's newest speed machine. They also discuss the Avant WagonFest at the Petersen Automotive Museum; why swapping the transmission on your cool Mercedes is the perfect upgrade; some strange goings on with a transmission shop; and answer questions from Patreon including: How do you talk someone out of getting the car they want?What's the strangest hypercar gimmick?Which concept car would we buy?Will crossovers eventually turn into wagons? Why not?Which car company will build the first "enthusiast" EV? Or has it already been done....Is ceramic coat worth it?New WRX or used Civic Type R?Would the Ford Ranger SuperDuty work in the USA?You have unlimited money: which special car would you modify?Would an expensive, bespoke Miata sell in the USA?You're buying an Arial Atom. Manual transmission or sequential?Which car would you give the Mercedes "bouncy" suspension

Theon Design is a new competitor in the Porsche 911 restomod space and Matt Farah lets us know how it drove. He and Zack Klapman also discuss the psychology of buying a car you never plan to drive; why "bubble wrapping" a sports car is not a good financial decision; Bring-a-Trailer and CarandBids selling advice; when perfect is TOO perfect; and more.Plus questions from our Patreon members include:    Do cars really feel different when you change the drive mode?   What's a "bad" EV?   Doug Demuro's Porsche people   Is Kia winning the EV SUV game?   How to talk someone out of their first car   Which press cars did we want more time with and which did we not?   Why don't cars come with built-in dash cams?   The most interesting "lost media" car?   Could Continental break off from Lincoln?   What cars are built like tanks but don't look it, and vice versa? Recorded May 12, 2025  TrueWerkCheck out the full lineup and get 15 percent off your first order at https://TRUEWERK.com/tire CremoHead to Target or Target.com

Matt Farah and Zack Klapman review the new 2025 Aston Martin Vantage Roadster and discuss it's German competitors like the Porsche 911 GTS; then we answer Patreon questions including:    Which car brand has the best community?   Miata engine upgrade: Turbo or V8 swap?   What will Singer do when they run out of 964s?   Most memorable travel moments?   Would you buy a car that's been engine swapped? What to look for?   If we were in Cars 4, what cars would we be?   Should a Miata owner buy an old, British roadster?   Worst speeding ticket story   Do police cars have to be visible?   Our choice for the next pope-mobile   How to choose a scooter   Are outdoorsy trims actually tough?   Is a car really a pigeon controlling a horse?   And more!Recorded May 9, 2025 TrueWerkCheck out the full lineup and get 15 percent off your first order at https://TRUEWERK.com/tire CremoHead to Target or Target.com to find Cremo’s new line of antiperspirants and deodorants in the Italian Bergamont and Palo Santo scents MudWtrStart y