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The Smoking Tire

Zack Klapman, Matt Farah

300 episodes · Explicit

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

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  1. Eli Doubletap

    · 1 h 28 min · Episode 1161 · Explicit

    Eli Doubletap (Eli Cuevas) is a veteran, content creator, VFX artist, anime nerd, entrepreneur, and a very funny person. After leaving the military he taught himself to edit and make VFX, leading to the creation of…

  2. Speed Camera Experiment; Lotus Emira Revisit; Taycan Fears

    · 1 h 52 min · Episode 1160 · Explicit

    Matt Farah discusses the results of a new speed camera experiment in California; Zack Klapman spent the week in the new Lotus Emira; and Hanna is afraid to drive the Porsche Taycan. Patreon questions include: • How…

  3. The "Flying" Tesla and the Porsche Mission S

    · 1 h 23 min · Episode 1159 · Explicit

    Matt Farah and Zack Klapman scheduled an emergency show to talk about Tesla's "flying" Roadster. What is it, what was that, will anyone ever own it (or use it)? All that and more. Plus, Porsche launches their upcoming…

  4. Citroen's New EV; Hyundai Santa Cruz Review

    · 2 h 23 min · Episode 1158 · Explicit

    Zack Klapman reports from the Galpin Auto annual car show; Citroen releases a new EV inspired by the famous 2CV; Matt Farah reviews the Hyundai Santa Cruz; which car is the best for a lowrider bouncer; Brabus built a…

  5. Tesla's Crazy Patent; Jaguar Type 01; 2026 Prius review

    · 1 h 37 min · Episode 1157 · Explicit

    We drove the new Prius; Jaguar unveiled their official Type 01 design; Tesla gonna blow; and more! Patreon questions include: • Are new cars TOO easy to...carjack? • Touch-up vs repaint • Is 'canyon vs track' a…

  6. Unlikely Tow Vehicle; Kona Review; McLaren's Money Problems

    · 1 h 40 min · Episode 1156 · Explicit

    Matt Farah and Zack Klapman review the 2026 Hyundai Kona; is a used Bentley a good tow vehicle; McLaren is offering a crazy deal on its hybrids; the Taycan is FINALLY back from its extensive repairs. Patreon questions…

  7. PCOTY Quick Takes; New Giveaway Car; Zack Wins

    · 1 h 46 min · Episode 1155 · Explicit

    Zack Klapman (and his wife) won a championship; Matt Farah reports from PCOTY 2026 and gives us his quick take on all the amazing cars there; a new giveaway car; and more. Patreon questions include: • Frunk vs Trunk…

  8. Jethro Bovingdon

    · 1 h 51 min · Episode 1154 · Explicit

    Jethro Bovingdon is one of the top automotive journalists working today. He's written for all the big magazines, hosted videos for numerous online platforms, and a host of the Top Gear USA reboot. He can also drive his…

  9. Golf R Review; Bentley's new EV SUV; Spyder vs GT3 S/C

    · 1 h 29 min · Episode 1153 · Explicit

    Matt Farah and Zack Klapman review the VW Golf R; what they think about Bentley's new electric SUV, the Torcal; there's an update with the hotrod Porsche Boxster Spyder (and a GT3 order); and Patreon questions include:…

  10. Reviewed: Mercedes AMG GT Pro and Vovlo EX30 EV

    · 1 h 41 min · Episode 1152 · Explicit

    Matt Farah reviews the new Mercedes AMG GT Pro; Zack Klapman tested the Volvo EX30 Twin Performance; a clutch replacement that costs both arms; and we answer Patreon questions including: • What do you think about fake…

  11. 911 GT3 S/C Review; the Manthey Difference; a RIde in Waymo's Van

    · 1 h 33 min · Episode 1151 · Explicit

    Matt Farah went to Spain to drive the all-new Porsche 911 GT3 S/C and it might be a problem; he also drove 5 Porsche track specials that have small differences that add up to quite a lot; reviewing Waymo's new van.…

  12. The Mercedes GTD? Luxury Cars Falling

    · 1 h 42 min · Episode 1150 · Explicit

    Mercedes has built a very special coupe that reminds us of something American; the luxury car market is falling apart; apparently Teslas are more dangerous than their competition; and Patreon questions include: • Is a…

  13. The New Grand Tour; Tesla's Dodge; SHOCKING Repair Estimate

    · 1 h 53 min · Episode 1149 · Explicit

    Our thoughts on the new Grand Tour; Tesla's accident avoidance pros/cons; Matt's surprising Taycan repair estimate; and a correction about the Lexus RZ550e. Patreon questions include: • Should a recent college grad…

  14. Lexus RZ550e Review; Days of Thunder v2; and More!

    · 1 h 45 min · Episode 1148 · Explicit

    Lexus RZ550e Review; a fun book; Days of Thunder is coming; sauce contests; Countach update; and... Patreon questions include: • This JDM car is not good for 16 year olds • Fun cars for expecting parents • How to…

  15. Reviewed: Corvette ZR1X and Bentley Supersports

    · 1 h 47 min · Episode 1147 · Explicit

    Reviews of the Corvette ZR1-X and the Bentley Continental Super Sports, PLUS a Waymo gets aggressive. Patreon questions include: • We choose cars for 5 hilarious collabs • Am I and a pro driver wrong about the RS3? •…

  16. The Improv with Richard Porter and Johnny Smith (Smith and Sniff)

    · 1 h 54 min · Episode 1146 · Explicit

    Jonny Smith (Fifth Gear, Late Brake Show) and Richard Porter (Top Gear, The Grand Tour) of "Smith and Sniff" join us for a live show at the famous Irvine Improv. *The audio file from the improv didn't allow me to…

  17. Jonny Lieberman (Eccentrica, Cayenne electric, Rivian R2)

    · 1 h 41 min · Episode 1145 · Explicit

    Jonny Lieberman subs in to talk about the all new Rivian R2, the Electric Cayenne, and the Eccentrica. Do they agree? YES...and NO. Recorded August 31, 2026 https://www.youtube.com/@drivingwithjonny Show Notes:…

  18. Detroit Live Show - 2026 Dream Cruise

    · 1 h 04 min · Episode 1144 · Explicit

    Roast my car! Million dollar garage! And the secret to protecting your car from yours friends. All that and a lot more from our Detroit show. Recorded live at 248 Garage in Detroit during the 2026 Dream Cruise. Square…

  19. Our Guardrails Need Help

    · 1 h 36 min · Episode 1143 · Explicit

    When we think of our roads we tend to think of the tarmac or bridges but not what's next to them: guardrails. We hope to never meet one but Steve Eimers knows more about them than he ever wanted to. After his daughter…

  20. Brabus CEO Constantin Buschmann

    · 52 min · Episode 1142 · Explicit

    Matt interviews the famous brand's CEO while driving the new, 1,000HP Brabus BODO up Angeles Crest. Recorded August 9, 2026 Enter to WIN our AMAZING 2025 Porsche 911 Turbo S!!…

  21. Detroit Dream Cruise; Ford GT Review; Airplane got Weird

    · 1 h 49 min · Episode 1141 · Explicit

    Detroit Dream Cruise recap; a review of the Ford GT; a strange airplane situation; plus Patreon questions include: Car trends in LA vs Detroit A car to delete from existence That Luce sale price Gordon Murray and…

  22. A Crash and 2 Geneses Sedan Walk Into a Crew Show

    · 1 h 30 min · Episode 1140 · Explicit

    Matt Farah's Porsche got hit; he and Zack Klapman review two Genesis sedans; Big Sur is on fire; and more! Patreon questions include: The watch addiction begins What's on your 2001 CD? Auto factories we've toured…

  23. Sam Fane (Seen Through Glass)

    · 1 h 30 min · Episode 1139 · Explicit

    Sam Fane AKA Seen Through Glass is visiting the U.S.! He tells us about his crazy journeys in his Ferrari 360, what went wrong with his used Panamera Hybrid, the craving for adventure, and more. Recorded August 7,…

  24. The Great Vespa Trip; The Internet That Helped Cars the MOST?

    · 1 h 51 min · Episode 1138 · Explicit

    Which part of the internet had the greatest impact on car enthusiasm? Matt Farah rode his Vespa 500 miles up the California coast and lived to tell the tale; Flock continues to get flamed; and Patreon questions…

  25. Reviews: Race Car and the Robot

    · 1 h 23 min · Episode 1137 · Explicit

    Matt Farah spent a day at the race track with a 996 Porsche Cup Car; Zack Klapman spent the week driving the 7-passenger Hyundai IONIQ9. Patreon questions include: Is this used Macan S a good idea? Porsche GT4RS:…

  26. CyberTruck's Sales beat Ford Record; Manx 2.0; Q&A

    · 1 h 31 min · Episode 1136 · Explicit

    New Cyber Truck data puts Ford to shame; Matt Farah has a driving update on his airplane-engine-powered Meyers Manx; when they sold bricks; a Cadillac limo you should want; Grand Seiko ambassador; and Patreon questions…

  27. Live Show Announcement!

    · 0:39 · Explicit

    Upcoming live show ! https://improv.com/irvine/event/the+smoking+tire+live+feat.+smith+and+sniff+with+matt+farah%2C+zack+klapman%2C+richard+porter%2C+and+jonny+smith/14213624/ Want your question answered? Want to…

  28. Reviews: C8 Grand Sport and Lambo Temerario; Flock returns!

    · 1 h 52 min · Episode 1135 · Explicit

    Matt Farah reviews the all new C8 Corvette Grand Sport and compares is to the Z06 as well as the new base model; he also tells of his week in the blistering Lamborghini Temerario (the good, bad, the mud flaps); Zack…

  29. From Selling Hot Dogs to Hypercars

    · 48 min · Episode 1134 · Explicit

    Nat is a serial entrepreneur. He went to school with Farah and then ran a series of hot dog carts before opening GPNY, a premiere indoor karting business in NY. He then started HK to sell race cars at Monticello Motor…

  30. Racing at the Cleetus 900 Was Insane

    · 1 h 54 min · Episode 1133 · Explicit

    Matt Farah and Zack Klapman recap their time racing in the July 18, 2026 Cleetus 900. This event is much, MUCH more than a race. Show Notes Factor Head to https://Factormeals.com/tire50off and use code tire50off to…

  31. Flock vs the Range Rovers; Ferrari 849 Testarossa Spider Review

    · 1 h 40 min · Episode 1132 · Explicit

    Matt Farah has some spicy thoughts on his drive in the new Ferrari 849 Testarossa Spider; he and Zack Klapman discuss the terrifying situation between Flock cameras and Range Rovers; the Manx is even better now; and…

  32. Comedian Jerry Wayne Longmire

    · 1 h 28 min · Episode 1131 · Explicit

    A literal cult story, racing, great bad cars, and so much more. Jerry Wayne Longmire is a Houston-based stand-up comic and Outlaws racing commentator. He is known for his viral series "Truck Astrology". His playful…

  33. China is re-producing Enthusiast Cars: Is it a Good Thing?

    · 1 h 32 min · Episode 1130 · Explicit

    Matt Farah tells the harrowing tale of driving the 1,200HP Czinger on a track; he and Zack Klapman describe the "most heinous" things they've done in cars; and a company in China is reproducing the unibodies of popular…

  34. Never Build a Whole Car: Autopian's David Tracy and Griffin Riley

    · 1 h 40 min · Episode 1129 · Explicit

    David Tracy built a Willys Jeep from scratch and Griffin filmed the whole damn thing. David ordered a new body from overseas and sourced every single part on Ebay. Every part. Wires, grommets, pedals, and more. This…

  35. A Great Vespa Trip; 26 Hours Later; Polestar Blocked; Q&A

    · 1 h 56 min · Episode 1128 · Explicit

    Matt Farah's tale of traveling around the world to drive the new Ferrari 849 Testarossa Spider; the Vespa trip; Manx updates update; Polestar gets canceled by the government; and Patreon questions including: Ugly cars…

  36. ZR1 record; GV80 Review; a Tesla hits a House

    · 1 h 54 min · Episode 1127 · Explicit

    Matt Farah and Zack Klapman discuss the new record set by the Corvette ZR1; give a tour of Matt's trip to the land of Mercedes engine swaps; a Tesla crashes into a house; someone lied to the EU; and a review of the…

  37. Mercedes Engine Swap King Matt Kwiek

    · 1 h 24 min · Episode 1126 · Explicit

    Matt Kwiek is the owner of Kwiek Classics, a shop focused on updating the powertrains of chassis ('70s, '80s, '90s, '00s) Mercedes. From V8 upgrades to V12 shoehorns, it's anything but a simple process. Matt tells us…

  38. Is Charging* Theft? Buy Cars from ONE Era Only!

    · 1 h 23 min · Episode 1125 · Explicit

    What if you had unlimited money to buy 3 cars from ONE specific era? Is charging at work theft? Matt Farah and Zack Klapman make their picks, plus review the new 2027 Porsche Macan GTS electric, and Alpina unveils a…

  39. M5 Touring 2nd Take; PNW Trip Report; CA Tire Update

    · 2 h 00 min · Episode 1124 · Explicit

    Matt Farah is back from the amazing Road & Track Experience through the Pacific Northwest and has tales of rally school, track driving, and one of the best roads in the U.S.; after 600 miles in the BMW M5 Touring, has…

  40. Jonny Lieberman on Rivian R2, Luce, and 1000HP cars

    · 1 h 56 min · Episode 1123 · Explicit

    Jonny Lieberman returns to talk 1000HP cars, Tesla FSD, Ferrari Luce, the new Rivian R2, the best(?) way to learn to drive a manual, and a whole lot more. Patreon questions include: Is the Ferrari Luce the new…

  41. Audi Nuvolari; Teaching Kids to Judge Tires (for charity!)

    · 1 h 30 min · Episode 1122 · Explicit

    Matt Farah and Zack Klapman discuss Audi's new supercar, the Nuvolari; get confused by Mustang history; Matt tells us about his role as a judge for an inaugural car charity event; and Patreon questions include: Is the…

  42. Reviewed: Lucid Gravity; SP40 Restomod

    · 1 h 50 min · Episode 1121 · Explicit

    Matt Farah and Zack Klapman review the 2026 Lucid Gravity. Is it a minivan or an SUV? Pros and cons abound. Matt tells the tale of driving the SP40 Restomod, a carbon fiber Mustang-powered creation from Argentina.…

  43. CA Tire War; Luce Conspiracy Theory; Q&A

    · 1 h 43 min · Episode 1120 · Explicit

    Matt Farah and Zack Klapman discuss the viral video about California's war on tires; a very interesting carbon-fiber roadster from ...Argentina?; Blink 182 and Mercedes; Bad Thoughts Season 2; and Patreon questions…

  44. Driven: Czinger on Track; Gunther Works F-26 in RAIN; Q&A

    · 1 h 42 min · Episode 1119 · Explicit

    Matt Farah tells the story of driving the spaceship-like 1,200HP Czinger 21C Aero on a racetrack; he and Zack Klapman describe their morning with the terrifying Gunther Works F-26; Patreon questions include: Update on…

  45. Driven: Kimera 037, GRP P39; Best Dad Wagons; Project Updates

    · 1 h 45 min · Episode 1118 · Explicit

    Driving the GRP GTH P39 and the Kimera 037; the best dad wagons on the used market; updates on the Mercedes and Taycan; why buying a used EV makes fiscal sense; and more! Patreon questions include: • Cool used 4-door…

  46. Ferrari Luce; My Indy500 Trip; '27 Aston DB12S Review

    · 1 h 39 min · Episode 1117 · Explicit

    Matt Farah recaps his first-ever trip to the INDY500; he and Zack Klapman review the Aston Martin DB12S; and Ferrari has unveiled its first EV, the Luce. Patreon Questions include: • A watch named after a sunken…

  47. Cars for Swinging?; Puncture; Mecum Results; More!

    · 1 h 57 min · Episode 1116 · Explicit

    Zack Klapman's puncture; recent Mecum auction results are insane; the Mitsubishi Lancer's glow-up; Matt Farah's Taycan update; the great Czinger scheduling error; Paint to Sample parties; the best car for swinging…

  48. 2027 Nissan Z Nismo Manual Review; Lambo Update

    · 1 h 43 min · Episode 1115 · Explicit

    Matt Farah reviews the much-anticipated manually-shifted 2027 Nissan Z Nismo; a preview of our thoughts on the new Aston Martin DB12S; a new Countach bill puts things in perspective; and we answer Patreon questions…

  49. Road Rage; ZF Autos get a Clutch Pedal??; Crown Vic Race; Acadia Review

    · 1 h 36 min · Episode 1114 · Explicit

    Matt Farah witness road rage; the GMC Acadia has a very confusing feature; we're officially racing in the Cleetus McFarland New England 900; someone hacked the ZF 8-speed auto to give it a, uh, clutch pedal? Patreon…

  50. Have we hit PEAK Re-imagination?

    · 1 h 29 min · Episode 1113 · Explicit

    When will we run out of cars to re-imagine, restomod, or (dare we say), replicate? Is there a market for the 355 by Evoluto, or the Boreham Ford Escort Mk1? Some say yes. We get review both of these incredible cars and…

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