The Smoking Tire

Zack Klapman, Matt Farah
  • 4.7 (2.7K)
  • Automotive
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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

  1. 9m ago

    PCOTY Quick Takes; New Giveaway Car; Zack Wins

    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 TrunkWorst: Charger bumper covers or fake vents?A route for European deliveryIs "modding out of class" more popular now?Will we review a new FSD Tesla?Worst behavior at a cars and coffeeWhy do we get bored of our dream cars?"Fighter jet" cars at $50k, $75k and $100kRecorded October 5, 2026   Align Shoes Get 20% off your first pair with code “TIRE” at checkout at https://www.alignshoe.com.    Promotion valid for 20% off one pair of full-priced footwear with code TIRE. Offer not valid for items on sale. DeleteMe Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.joindeleteme.com/tire and use promo code TIRE at checkout. Quince Find your next fall favorites at Quince. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to https://Quince.com. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada and the UK, too.  Ethos  Get your free quote at https://ETHOS.com/tire Truewerk Go to https://truewerk.com/tire and use code tire to get 15% off your first order. TRUEWERK, Built Like It Matters.     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.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast   Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtire https://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! 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. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Tweet at us! https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

  2. 5d ago

    Jethro Bovingdon

    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 a** off. Topics today include how his hypercar testing has gotten repetitive; what he looks for in a car; his greatest drift ever; adventures in the USA; why Matt is wrong about Caterhams; that 996 project; and the scary difference between a fast writer like Jethro and the true driving professionals. Patreon questions include: What makes a door handle good or bad?First time 'Ring rental: manual or automatic?The best driving route in Europe is...Why are E39 M5s so expensive (or are they?)How to prep your vehicle for the rainy seasonCarplay in old cars: yay or nay?The anxiety of owning a fragile carDid Jethro's name help his careerRHD vs LHDAnd more!Recorded September 25, 2026   https://www.instagram.com/jethrobovingdon https://www.roadandtrack.com/author/284772/jethro-bovingdon/   Show Notes: Avantshttps://avants.com/tst use code TST for 10% off your membership! Fitbod' Get 25% off your Fitbod subscription or try the app FREE for seven days at Fitbod.me/TIRE.   Hims Ready to reach your goals? Visit hims.com slash tire to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you   DeleteMe Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.joindeleteme.com/tire and use promo code TIRE at checkout. Truewerk Go to https//:truewerk.com/tire and use code tire to get 15% off your first order. TRUEWERK, Built Like It Matters.   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 #cars #comedy #podcast Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman Click here for the most honest car reviews out there: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire 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. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Tweet at us! https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

  3. Sep 29

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

    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: F/M/K: McLaren P1, La Ferrari, Porsche 918What Leno's Law meansMost embarrassing car (besides the Cybertruck)?Is a cheap $15k race car with blown motor a bad idea?Yay or nay: Used Lucid AirAre G8X BMW M3s a boring weekend car?Will the Highlander EV print money?Am I insane: I like manuals but not sports cars  Recorded September 24, 2026 Show Notes: Avantshttps://avants.com/tst use code TST for 10% off your membership! Fitbod' Get 25% off your Fitbod subscription or try the app FREE for seven days at Fitbod.me/TIRE.   Hims Ready to reach your goals? Visit hims.com slash tire to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you   DeleteMe Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.joindeleteme.com/tire and use promo code TIRE at checkout. Truewerk Go to https//:truewerk.com/tire and use code tire to get 15% off your first order. TRUEWERK, Built Like It Matters.   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 #cars #comedy #podcast Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman Click here for the most honest car reviews out there: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire 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. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Tweet at us! https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

  4. Sep 24

    Reviewed: Mercedes AMG GT Pro and Vovlo EX30 EV

    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 manual transmissions?Before you become a car content creator....Why did the U.S. love JDM cars more than cool UK cars (Carlton, Escort, etc)?Who pays when a racer/drifter hits another competition?Non-V8 commuter coupes for under $40kTeachers that drove cool carsAre "Porsche people" missing out?Are BMW's EVs selling as well as we think?Fun coupes for under $20kHot take: ultra-high performance SUVs are stupidEuro delivery or nah?And more!Recorded September 23, 2026Show Notes: Avants https://avants.com/tst use code TST for 10% off your membership! DeleteMe Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.joindeleteme.com/tire and use promo code TIRE at checkout. Square Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/tire #squarepod  Mudflap Keep more of every dollar you earn, because Mudflap has your back. Sign up at https://Muddy.com/tire and get $100 in free fuel credit after approval.  Casper  Right now, save up to 20% on mattresses when you go to https://casper.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.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast   Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtire https://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! 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. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Tweet at us! https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

  5. Sep 22

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

    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. Patreon questions include: What percentage of car owners can drive their car at 100%?Tricky paint that hides sizeWhy aftermarket seats aren't always the right ideaUpgrade your road car or get a dedicated track beater?Why do BMXers love VWs?A fancy SUV that can towRecorded September 21, 2026 Show Notes: Avantshttps://avants.com/tst use code TST for 10% off your membership! DeleteMe Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.joindeleteme.com/tire and use promo code TIRE at checkout. Square Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/tire #squarepod  Mudflap Keep more of every dollar you earn, because Mudflap has your back. Sign up at https://Muddy.com/tire and get $100 in free fuel credit after approval.  Casper  Right now, save up to 20% on mattresses when you go to https://casper.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.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast   Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtire https://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! 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. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Tweet at us! https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

  6. Sep 17

    The Mercedes GTD? Luxury Cars Falling

    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 Lotus as exciting as my supercharged S2000?Will spyware ruin enthusiast cars?When a car comparison goes wrong for the OEMAudi RS3 + 718 GT4 = what?Automotive underdogs we root forWaymo dropped me in the middle of the roadCan Porsche solve the sporty EV problem?Cars we missed the boat onGetting comfortable on cameraTerrible specs that are hard to sellInfiniti G37 convertible thoguhtsAnd more!Recorded September 11, 2026   Show Notes: Casper  Right now, save up to 20% on mattresses when you go to https://casper.com   Quince Find your next fall favorites at Quince. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to https://quince.com/tire Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada and the UK, too.    AG1 For a limited time, save 20% on your first subscription order of AG1 Next Gen or AG1 Pro at https://DRINK AG1.com/tire.   DeleteMe Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.joindeleteme.com/tire and use promo code TIRE at checkout.   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.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast   Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtire https://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! 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. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Tweet at us! https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

  7. Sep 15

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

    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 drain a 401k to buy a sports car?Is a new 6Pack Challenger a deal at $40k?How long does it take to REALLY know a car?Favorite small town near a race track?Why are Lotus Elise prices FINALLY going up?Fun cars for the winterWould the U.S. auto industry be BETTER without the oil crisis?The last hypercar we CARED aboutWhere to NEVER put your feetAnd more!Recorded September 9, 2026   Show Notes: Casper  Right now, save up to 20% on mattresses when you go to https://casper.com   Quince Find your next fall favorites at Quince. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to https://quince.com/tire Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada and the UK, too.    AG1 For a limited time, save 20% on your first subscription order of AG1 Next Gen or AG1 Pro at https://DRINK AG1.com/tire.   DeleteMe Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.joindeleteme.com/tire and use promo code TIRE at checkout.   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.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast   Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtire https://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! 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. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Tweet at us! https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

  8. Sep 10

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

    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 oldsFun cars for expecting parentsHow to hate big tech while taking Waymos?Non-German $50k road trip sedan?Small deal-breakers when buying a carIs a used S8 a good long-distance cruiser?Best manual Honda for $10k-20k?Powertrain for ground-up Lotus 7 build?How to do a cheap(er) 993 buildGridlife adviceDo body kits add value?And more!  Recorded 9/7/2026   Show Notes: Ethos Get your free quote at https://ETHOS.com/tire   Factor  Head to https://factormeals.com/tire50off and use code tire50off to get 50 percent off and 1 free breakfast item per box for 1 year, while supplies last until 10/31/2026. See website for more details.   DeleteMe Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.joindeleteme.com/tire and use promo code TIRE at checkout. 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 Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! For a 10% discount on your first case go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST #cars #comedy #podcast Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman Click here for the most honest car reviews out there: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire 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. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Tweet at us! https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

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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

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  • Creator
    Zack Klapman, Matt Farah
  • Years Active
    2012 - 2026
  • Episodes
    1K
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2011-2020
  • Show Website
    The Smoking Tire

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