Matt Farah reviews the 2025 Bentley Flying Spur Speed and has a conundrum regarding its hybrid power-train; Zack Klapman's BMW unfixed a new part of itself; what car do we want to be (but what are we really); and we answer Patreon questions including: Is the W202 Mercedes C43AMG exciting enough to buy? How to store your watch bands. Favorite car-related activity? $30k-40k for a fun, used, sport touring sedan How do fleets of cars and buses get bought, anyway? Best track rental: Porsche GT4RS or ...
Apr 24, 2025•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 1006
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 Manual Will the Arctic Truck packages hold their value? How much power do you need in a luxury daily?...
Apr 22, 2025•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 1005
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 suspension You have $1M to buy 4-6 Porsche 911s. Which ones do you choose? Reco...
Apr 17, 2025•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 1004
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...
Apr 15, 2025•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 1003
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 ...
Apr 10, 2025•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 1002
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 wa...
Apr 08, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 1001
8 Hours of rotating guests including: Emelia Hartford Sam Fane Jay Leno Spike Feresten w Paul Zuckerman Christian James Hand Tati Reed Jonny Lieberman Elana Scherr JF Musial Larry Chen Vin Anatra Ron Zaras J Ryan (Unofficial Good Vibes founder) Phil Morris (actor) Marco Gerace (TLG Auto) Hanna Farah Sara 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.joindelet...
Apr 03, 2025•8 hr•Ep. 1000
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...
Apr 01, 2025•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 999
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” i...
Mar 28, 2025•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 998
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 y...
Mar 25, 2025•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 997
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 design Used Kia Stinger or very used E55 AMG with some money set aside for repairs? Is double-bone suspension REALLY that important? New Morgan Supersport RWD EV vs AWD EV And mo...
Mar 20, 2025•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 996
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 h...
Mar 18, 2025•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 995
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 ...
Mar 13, 2025•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 994
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! Gra...
Mar 11, 2025•2 hr 15 min•Ep. 993
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...
Mar 06, 2025•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 992
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... Did...
Mar 04, 2025•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 991
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 dangerou...
Feb 27, 2025•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 990
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 more https://www.dolloppodcast.com/podcast Recorded February 21, 2025 Today get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/TIRE and us...
Feb 25, 2025•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 989
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 shoul...
Feb 20, 2025•1 hr 53 min•Ep. 988
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! Gr...
Feb 18, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 987
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? A fu...
Feb 13, 2025•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 986
This show was recorded live on stage at the 2025 King of the Hammers off-road race. Our guests: Vaughn Gittin Jr, a 2-time Formula Drift Champion who has turned his wheel towards off-road racing and been killing it in Ultra 4 Racing for Nitto Tire and Ford. Dave Cole, the founder of the King of the Hammers event. This conversation covers a wide range of topics about the event itself, business lessons, and how technology is changing racing including: The WILD story about the very first KOH event ...
Feb 11, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 985
Is the new 992.2 Porsche GT3 really better than the outgoing model? In some ways, yes, in others, Matt isn't so sure. And how does it compare to the pedestal-dwelling 911 ST? Both Matt and Zack drove the new, blistering 810HP Gunther Works Turbo and have a lot to say about it. Zack's video flying an electric helicopter is finally done. Plus, how to wear 20 watches at once, and Patreon questions including: Cars with the worst transition between generations. Will the new Land Cruiser be as dependa...
Feb 06, 2025•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 984
Matt flew to Detroit to buy the cheapest Porsche Taycan he could find; Zack's M3 wrap project required WAY more work, sanding, and problem-solving than expected; a magical train carried the Farahs across Canada; and we answer Patreon questions about: The most unremarkable RHD car we've seen? Do tax incentives make EV depreciation worse? Ranking the Scandi Flick cars (2004 Subaru WRX STI, EVO 8, and Audi RS4) How to set up your new home garage What cars have no business sounding as good as they d...
Feb 04, 2025•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 983
Vin Tra on Beater Ferraris; IS300 nightmares; Racing in the Rain; Raptors; and more! Recorded December 30, 2024 https://www.youtube.com/@vin_tra 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 u...
Jan 06, 2025•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 982
Should Matt buy a used EV? ; Rivian's screen; We need more buttons; why are people after the Kei truck? Questions from Patreon members include: Trade the Countach for a Veyron? Why are people after the Kei truck? Do "worse" tires make a car better? Update on the Nilu 27 hypercar Should I trade my C5 Corvette for a BRZ/GR86? Is a used Maserati Ghibli Trofeo a good idea? Integra Type-S vs Chevy SS...for snow! Best $25,000 commuter Best blue collar watch Why Matt doesn't want a Mustang GT350 anymor...
Dec 19, 2024•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 981
Kyle Conner is an automotive journalist and YouTuber who specializes in the EV space. His knowledge and videos about EV drives, their track performance, charging infrastructure, range, battery and charger technology, and emerging OEMs, is second to none. Kyle educates us on why the Tesla superchargers aren't that fast (for some cars); Rivian's new outpost; why a two-motor is better than a four; how many things have been fixed on his Tesla Cybertruck (and why he still loves it); the crazy deals o...
Dec 17, 2024•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 980
It's Doug Demuro's annual Christmas visit! And boy did we have a lot to talk about. Topics include but are certainly not limited to: Doug's incredible theory on advertising Update on Doug's Countach Matt's Missing Lamborghini Parts Cars they regret missing out on What MG's new EV means for the brand The reliability of Doug's Ford GT Why Doug bought a new Toyota Land Cruiser Where YouTube is heading Why Doug doesn't go on press launches Stradman's house TikTok and influencers Jay Leno's famous 20...
Dec 12, 2024•2 hr 53 min•Ep. 979
Matt Farah and Zack Klapman explain why parking signals alert you in reverse but not when you drive forward; why is it so hard to turn off ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance-Systems); talk about Jaguar's new concept car; give their final thoughts on the Cadillac CT5V Blackwing and INEOS Grenadier; and answer Patreon questions including: The best EV for burnouts/ drifting Skip the CT5 and get a CT4? How MTV would "Pimp our Rides" in 2004 Who makes a 30 year-old sports car today? Best cool commuter ...
Dec 10, 2024•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 978
In this episode we come off the mountain after hitting the trail in the new INEOS Grenadier Quartermaster! We go deeper than our video review. Plus, is a custom built engine more or less reliable than a stock motor?; Australian Supercar License claims its first victim, and Patreon Q&A! Recorded December 4, 2024 New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and support us! https://thesmokingtireshop.com/ https://tactileturn.com/products/the-smoking-tire-bolt-action-pen?variant=51680085377392 Want your qu...
Dec 05, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 977
