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The Smoking Tire

Zack Klapman, Matt Farah

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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01:50:32

Audi E-Tron GT Perf. Incar w/ Kyle Kinard; What's a...

The Smoking Tire ·

2025/04/22

Why new HRE wheels make Matt's Taycan feel different; an in-car review of the new Audi E-Tron GT Performance with Motor1.com's Kyle Kinard; and then Patreon Q&A including: Is an old rental Ferrari a "real Ferrari experience"?What is the real performance difference between a Macan S and a Cayenne?Why do people hate on the Porsche Aerokits?Lotus Emira vs C8 Z06 vs Ferrari 360 vs Audi R8 V10 ManualWill the Arctic Truck packages hold their value?How much power do you need in a luxury daily?Best mods for

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01:23:08

750S COTA Laps; Ten Tenths Club; New Wheels; and Tariffs

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2025/04/17

Driving a new Mclaren 750S on Texas' Formula One track; Tesla gets sued for an allegedly shifty odometer; a big update on automotive tariffs (and how they'll effect you); what will new performance wheels do to your EVs range?; and questions from our Patreon include: Why would you ever want to modify your daily driver?Will auto shows ever regain their lost popularity?How a bad wheel offset or spacer can mess up your suspensionYou have $1M to buy 4-6 Porsche 911s. Which ones do you choose? Recorded

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01:38:13

Brett Berk

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2025/04/15

BRETT BERK is a freelance writer whose non-fiction has appeared in a list of publications so long I'm putting it at the bottom of this post instead of the top. Most important for us, in addition to contributing to all the biggest car magazine, he is the co-author of the automotive books “Never Stop Driving”, “Corvette Stingray: The Mid-Engine Revolution”, and “The Atlas of Car Design“ On this episode we talk about Brett's RIDICULOUS lineup of recent drives; how the new Aston Vanquish holds up to

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01:33:42

Ed Niedermeyer (Autonomous Driving Expert)

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2025/04/10

Ed Niedermeyer is a journalist and author most known for his 2019 book "Ludicrous: The Unvarnished Story of Tesla Motors". When it comes to the business of Tesla, he is one of the most well-respected and trusted voices. https://benbellabooks.com/shop/ludicrous/https://www.autonocast.com/ Recorded April 1, 2025 Get TWENTY PERCENT off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://www.joindeleteme.com/TIRE and use promo code TIRE at checkout. To listen to DRIVE with Jim Farley, just search for “DRIVE with

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01:13:49

Comedian Dean Delray

The Smoking Tire ·

2025/04/08

Dean Delray is a comedian who has opened for Bill Burr and Metallica (among others), appeared on "WTF" w/ Marc Maron, "You Made it Weird" with Pete Holmes, "The Joe Rogan Experience". His own podcast, "Let There be Talk", a podcast that "features raw, unfiltered, off-the-cuff conversations that offer deep insights with a diverse mix of engaging personalities from the worlds of music, film, TV, comedy and more." On this episode we talk about Dean's old 911s; his gnarly motorcycle story; why he wants

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07:59:57

1000 w/ 17 Guests! (Sam Fane, Jay Leno, Emelia...

The Smoking Tire ·

2025/04/03

8 Hours of rotating guests including: Emelia HartfordSam FaneJay LenoSpike Feresten w Paul ZuckermanChristian James HandTati ReedJonny LiebermanElana ScherrJF MusialLarry ChenVin AnatraRon ZarasJ Ryan (Unofficial Good Vibes founder)Phil Morris (actor)Marco Gerace (TLG Auto)Hanna FarahSara Stringfellow Recorded March 31, 2025 Proper Cloth: Use code TIRE for 10% off your first order bit.ly/pc-smokingtire Get TWENTY PERCENT off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://www.joindeleteme.com/TIRE and use

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01:33:08

Jerry Seinfeld

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2025/04/01

Jerry explains his philosophy on cars, color choices, Porsche, and so much more. We talk about the cars he noticed as a kid, the most important thing to him about driving, meditation, working in the sandbox, driving in LA, one-offs, regretful sales, and more. Recorded March 18, 2025 Proper Cloth: Use code TIRE for 10% off your first order bit.ly/pc-smokingtire Get TWENTY PERCENT off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://www.joindeleteme.com/TIRE and use promo code TIRE at checkout. To listen to

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01:47:43

Taycan Problems; Buy a Mustang GT350?; Q&A

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2025/03/28

We're back in town! Zack flew a Ranger Raptor, drove some old cars, and nearly bought a very nice '66 Mustang GT350 replica (he'll explain); Matt went to Vegas to drive a new Audi and had some Taycan problems; tariffs being tariffing; and we're answering your questions. Recorded March 28, 2025 Get TWENTY PERCENT off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://www.joindeleteme.com/TIRE and use promo code TIRE at checkout. To listen to DRIVE with Jim Farley, just search for “DRIVE with Jim Farley” in

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01:37:53

Hanna Farah on Matt, Cars, Cats, and More

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2025/03/25

Matt's wife Hanna answers your questions about Matt (and cars) and has a few of her own. A hilarious episode, trust me. - Zack Recorded March 25, 2025 Get TWENTY PERCENT off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://www.joindeleteme.com/TIRE and use promo code TIRE at checkout. To listen to DRIVE with Jim Farley, just search for “DRIVE with Jim Farley” in your podcast app. https://www.youtube.com/@Jim.Farley New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and support us! https://thesmokingtireshop.com/ Want your

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01:22:58

Tesla & Mark Rober Update; $$$ 1970 Chevelle Review;...

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2025/03/20

We take a closer look at the Mark Rober vs Tesla video that's got he internet fighting; review the 1970 Chevelle built by Ironworks Speed and Kustom; and answer Patreon questions including:$30k weekend GT car for the mature gentleman?Do we hate the Corvette and Porsche transmission equally?Ferrari's new explosive hat designUsed Kia Stinger or very used E55 AMG with some money set aside for repairs?Is double-bone suspension REALLY that important?New Morgan SupersportRWD EV vs AWD EVAnd more! Recorded

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01:39:46

Lotus Emira 2.0 Review; Mark Rober v. Tesla;...

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2025/03/18

Does the U.S. version of the 2.0-liter turbocharged Lotus Emira really have a better transmission than the one we drove in the UK? How did Matt FINALLY fix the mystery electrical issue plaguing his wife's Nissan? What happened with Mark Rober, the Tesla, and the fake wall? Plus, we answer Patreon questions including: - Why do car companies stop making parts that people need?- Which car is ALL over Montana?- What will Matt do with his Manx buggy?- Our best deal on a used car, ever?- Cayenne hybrids:

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01:42:29

Bentley Auction; SL63 AMG Review; Q&A!

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2025/03/13

We broadcast during the final minutes of the Bentley Turbo R auction! If it hits a certain number it will have been a SMARTER FINANCIAL DECISION than leasing a boring EV for a year! Then we review the new 2025 Mercedes SL63s AMG E-Hybrid, a car with the torque to haul but no space to carry. Matt tells us about his glimpse at the future of Willow Springs Raceway, and we answer Patreon questions about:Buy a car from a new country.What would we trade the Bentley for?Why we keep our tow vehicles

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02:15:26

Jeff Glucker's Auto Ups and Downs

The Smoking Tire ·

2025/03/11

Jeff Glucker (AutoTrader, Motor Trend, Hooniverse) talks about his insane project aar problems; Flipping Jaguars; broken parts; and SO much More! Follow Jeff! https://www.youtube.com/user/thehooniverse Recorded March 7, 2025 To listen to DRIVE with Jim Farley, just search for “DRIVE with Jim Farley” in your podcast app. https://www.youtube.com/@Jim.Farley Get TWENTY PERCENT off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://www.joindeleteme.com/TIRE and use promo code TIRE at checkout. New merch! Grab a

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01:31:46

Top 5 OEM Engine Swaps

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2025/03/06

The theme show returns! Matt Farah and Zack Klapman choose their top 5 favorite cars that got their engines from different company than the one that designed and built the car. Think Mercedes engine in a non-Mercedes. Surprisingly, Matt and Zack only overlap on one car. There's also an update on clingy M3 steering fittings; a discussion of tartan placement; and questions from the Patreon members including: - Which company should close their doors: Maserati, Chrysler, Nissan, or Jaguar?- At what

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01:23:50

Forever M3 Wrenching; Lambo Engine Update; a Good CA...

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2025/03/04

Zack spent a little more time repairing his beloved BMW M3 than the instructions estimated; Matt has a photo update on his Lamborghini Countach's engine rebuild; there's a new emissions proposal in CA regarding classic cars that actually makes sense (for once); we review the 2025 Porsche 911 T Cabriolet; and we answer questions from our Patreon members including: What vehicle is better with an automatic transmission? Which exotic cars dodge registration? Our dream Nissan R36 GT-R would be...

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01:39:31

Revuelto and Nissan 600R reviews; the best Golf...

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2025/02/27

What happened to Toyota QC? Is the Lamborghini Revuelto the best ever? How is the comprehensively-modified Z1 Nissan 600R? Plus, Patreon questions including: - Should trunk luggage racks come back? Were they ever cool?- Dream passenger, living or dead?- Why do people build cars they can never afford?- What made Americans hate wagons?- Your Cayman won't appreciate- Should you wear a watch in the ocean?- Do we miss one-pedal driving?- Memories from /DRIVE Network- Is my dune buggy dangerous?- Which

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01:36:37

Dave Anthony (The Dollop, Past Times)

The Smoking Tire ·

2025/02/25

Dave Anthony is the creator of The Dollop, the greatest, funniest history podcast ever. On this episode we learn about: Matt and Dave's Twitter fight Why Dave left TV writing How the Dollop came to be Is baseball better without robot umpires? Smuggling Chinese cars into the USA The future of Elon and Tesla Being a surprise Australian celebrity And morehttps://www.dolloppodcast.com/podcastRecorded February 21, 2025 Today get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to

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01:52:37

Maserati MC20 GT2 Stradale Review; Toxic Brake Pads;...

The Smoking Tire ·

2025/02/20

Zack reviews Maserati's new street-legal track car, the MC20 GT2 Stradale; we talk about a new study on brake pads that seems to leave out a crucial piece of information; what's our favorite forum drama?; and we answer Patreon questions including:- Should I reprogram the software in my brand new M3?- Will auto shows ever become as big as CES?- If Honda has an all-electric turbo on a motorcycle, why not a car?- Rumored Porsche Turbo manual?- Porsche Cayenne GTS vs Audi RS6 vs XB7: what should I do?-

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01:19:06

Rivian R1S Review; Is EV Depreciation Good?; Q&A!

The Smoking Tire ·

2025/02/18

We get shut down en route to an off-roading the Rivian R1S (for a weird reason) so instead we review it! How does it stack up to the Cyber Truck and the electric G Wagon? We also talk about sanding down your paint; which sports cars we'd buy even if there was 100k miles on the clock; depreciation's effect on EV adoption; an Audi TT as a first car; and more! Recorded December 20, 2024 Check out the full lineup and get 15 percent off your first order at https://www.truewerk.com/TIRE. New merch! Grab a

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01:50:22

Best Cars from Each Country; Reviews: Ranger Raptor...

The Smoking Tire ·

2025/02/13

Back from the desert with stories! Can the Ranger Raptor compete with its big(ger and more expensive) brothers, F-150 Raptor and Bronco Raptor? We also talk about the pros and cons of attending an off-road race; review the new Porsche Cayenne GTS; Matt's Bentley is with Doug Demuro; Matt wants to buy a questionable Mustang; and we answer Patreon questions about: Why do more men buy SUV coupes than women? What is the best driver's car from each country? Why are Mercedes manuals SO expensive?

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