The Smoking Tire

The Corvette ZR1X set a record and punches above its weight class; Matt Farah talks us through the newly-published 2026 Performance Car of the Year verdict; Zack Klapman found a very special Ferrari that defies logic; how are Fiskers driving around; the weirdest KIA we've ever seen; and Patreon questions include:Allied cars vs Axis carsOddest special versions of normal cars718 GTS or 1st gen Boxster Spider?Business advice we'd give our younger selvesShould I finance a project car?BMW X5 40i vs Lexus GX550Weird race car liveries we'd wantWhy do we still measure things in horsepower...

Arizona might get rid of speed limits; Matt Farah raced an old car in Miami and drove one of the greatest cars ever; wide-body vs narrow; Zack Klapman tells you how NOT to drive on ice; the Lotus from heaven (or hell?); where to get an amazing dog, plusPatreon questions include:F/M/K Super wagon editionMid-engine manual decision: Testarossa or R8 V10?Does YouTubing a car reduce its value?F/M/K Gazoo Racing EditionAm I using my watch wrong?Would our 2-car dream garage include an EV?Military vehicles we would driveAre gen 1...

Matt Farah and Zack Klapman review the hugely powerful RTR Spec-5 (and how it compares to the Spec 3, the GT500, and Mustang GTD); the confusing reality of bad wine; more Waymo rain problems; how the EPA changes probably won't save you $1000; and Patreon questions include:The best Ferrari to Safari?What's the difference between an electric turbo and electric supercharger?Why did GM abandon the Volt?What we would choose over the Audi S5Ford Mach-E the right commuter for a snowy office worker?Is it cool to buy a used watch?How is Toyota so different?Help...

We comment LIVE during the final minutes of Matt Farah's Acura NSX auction; Mercedes is going to make a miniature G-Wagen; an old friend stuffed a Ferrari 812 drivetrain into a Ferrari 400 and the results are both impressive and interesting; plus we answer questions about used EV deals; one car for it all; football watches; and more!Recorded December 29, 2025 SHOW NOTESFitbodJoin Fitbod today to get your personalized workout plan. Get 25% off your subscription or try the app FREE for seven days at Fitbod.me/TIRE. D...

We reveal our 2026 giveaway car! ; hilarious Farah family planning; Waymo power way-mo problems; Porsche's funny resto program; and more! Patreon questions include: What happened with the F40 tribute? Best stories from our time renting supercars Give What's up with that Devel Sixteen? Do slowing EV sales represent the end of an era? Our AeroPress coffee recipe CA vs Tesla situation The tragic Ferrari crash on...

Matt Farah reviews the new 2025 Porsche Taycan GTS and compares to his older Taycan; Zack Klapman has his first religious experience in a fast, angry air-cooled 911; the NSX is up for sale; and we find something very, very odd on a wheel.Patreon questions include:The dumbest "performance" version of plain cars?What would we daily drive if it NEVER broke?Ineos Grenadier Game Viewer edition?Racing school vs 1-on-1 coachingCould Porsche ever build a NEW air-cooled car?M3 plans?Need a luxurious, reliable daily for a LONG commuteF/M/K: FD RX7, 2003 SL500, 2006 997.1Cars with short overhangs...

Brian Scotto was the Chief Creative Officer of HOONIGAN and the Director of the Gymkhana series, amassing over 1 billion views. What's in his future? What would he have done differently?On this episode we cover a LOT, including but definitely not limited to: Directing 2025's Gymkhana: Australia; the stunt he stopped; filming with race car drivers; What he would change if he had a time machine; directing the action scenes for the upcoming film "Drifter"; what he misses about magazine life; why he has SO many project cars; building vs driving; what the next chapter of his...

Matt Farah reviews the new Ferrari 12Cilindri; Zack Klapman reports back from driving on the newly-improved Streets of Willow track; the Acura NSX is going up for sale, and Patreon questions include: Will Cadillac CT5-V Blackwings hold value?Thoughts on future Porsche EV "shifting"?What makes a "super car"?We make a car named after a planet?MFK: 2013 editionCar choice based on gas station purchasesShinola watches?Best 2-seat weekend car for the Midwest?Worst sales experience ever?What cars over-deliver?Should I get a used 911 T or something better?Does Toyota have the biggest spread i...

Matt got burned by a parts website and has the receipts; Zack spent a week driving the Volvo V90 Cross Country; a plane landed ON a car; andPatreon Questions include:FMK: Mclaren F1 GTR, Porsche GT1, Mercedes CLK GTRMost over-rated enthusiast carBest wagon for Lemons racing?How fast will a Cadillac Celestiq depreciate?FMK from 2006: Audi S8, Mercedes S65 AMG, BMW 760LiIs cold starting to move my car bad for it?Is China's regulating of 0-60 times a good...

Matt spent the weekend endurance racing with Jonny Lieberman, racing legend Tommy Kendall, and Super Trofeo ace, Mateo Siderman. The result was a surprise to all of them. A story not to be missed. Plus Patreon questions include:Should we regulate the speed of EVs?How did Matt's laps compare to his time in the 750S?When is the next race?Are used R1S a good idea?Should I get a CHEAP Cayenne for a daily?How special does a special edition need be?Why don't we consider "cash on the hood" incentives w...

Matt Farah hates racing simulators; a review of the new Rivian R1S Quad motor; Zack Klapman rides in a Waymo for the first time (and has questions); Jaguar fires a very important person; and we answer Patreon questions including:Is the 986 Boxster the best value for money?Which options had an outsized effect on a car's value (for better or worse)?Driving experiences worth MORE than they cost?Best practices to sell a vehicle that has high milesWe disappoint a Ferrari 612 ownerDid we watch Mischief 3000?Help my friend avoid a used G wagonThoughts on the 2000s Pontiac...

Doug Demuro joins to eat candy and talk about MANY things including: his Countach drive; that Whistlin' Diesel problem (and the Montana plate situation); why some people DON'T drive their cool cars' Ferrari 599 prices; the bad car he almost bought (ok, several bad cars); used car price trends; what's rising in value (and what isn't); his new Porsche 993 911; driving GM concept cars; the Cadillac Celestiq; and so much more!Doug Demuro joins to talk about MANY things including: Plus we answer Patreon questions including:What can fans expect from Doug and TST i...

Matt Farah hits a milestone in his Porsche Boxster Spyder; Zack Klapman hosts the first-ever Racer Creator awards (and we win one!); Waymos embrace danger in the interest of safety; and we answer Patreon questions including:Cars that impressed us in high schoolConsolidate or have a car for every occasion?MFK: Attending Dakar, 24H of Le Mans, and Pikes Peak Hill ClimbCar stereotypesWhat restomod companies get wrongShould Chevy make a C8 Z06 E-Ray?Favorite M3 generation?How to winterize your carWhy don't all comparisons happen on the same tires?Why is the Porsche 918 better than the Ferrari SF90...

It's Paul Schmucker and Todd Deeken of Everyday Driver!Recorded November 20, 2025https://www.everydaydriver.com SHOW NOTESAura FramesFor a limited time, visit AuraFrames.com and get $45 off Aura’s best-selling Carver Mat frames - named #1 by Wirecutter -  by using promo code TIRE at checkout.  RulaThousands of guys have already used Rula to finally get the care they needed. Don’t keep putting it off -  go to Rula.com/tire and get started today. Take the first step, g...

Matt Farah and Zack Klapman discuss cars that ride better in odd suspension settings; EVs are fun in the rain; how screens will effect a car's collectibility; bearing technology and the fear that comes with it; and answer Patreon questions including:MFK/LBF: Toyota Land Cruiser vs Lexus GX550 vs Defender 110Best value/dollar for a RWD V12? (Shockingly cheap)Rarest cars we've driven?How will the Maybachs age?The watches Matt tried and didn't likePontiac G8GXP: the American E39 M5?Choose my AWD beater for bikes and dogsHow would we "Singer" a Ferrari, and which one...

During an interview with a car collector, Matt Farah asked them "Why don't you off-road your seven-figure rally car?" It led us to an interesting discussion. Plus, the NSX is going up for sale, and Zack Klapman talks about his week driving a 1974 Porsche turbo converted into a slant-nose .Patreon questions include:Do we like performance SUVs?Why did the Eclipse fail?Is the NSX lore justified?Are convertibles lighter than hardtops?How to sell your lightly-modified carCrazy trade: 991 Turbo for Lancia Delta Integrale Evo?997 vs Mach 1 vs GT350Would a manual swap improve the C63?Will the...

Matt Farah and Zack Klapman are on a top-secret mission to Zion National Park. Along the way we talk about our time with the new 810HP RTR Mustang Spec 3 (and how it compares to a Shelby); Koenigsegg's new INSANE record at Laguna Seca;And we answer Patreon questions including:   Best car gifts for $10,100,1000, and $10000 dollars   Is the ZR1 and Chevy 918?   Weird names for car parts   The silliest argument we have with our wives   Why we won't review a Karma Revero   Do all cars in magazine tests wear the same tires? Why not?   New turbo cars that have old turbo feel   I...

We're back in the studio! Matt Farah drove 1000 miles in a hypercar prototype that might be his favorite; Zack Klapman tested the new Hyundai Ioniq 6 N on the road and track (and has quite a story about it); plus we answer Patreon questions including:Why is my Porsche trying to kill me?Which car company would benefit the most from an election?Is this watch too good to be true?Sports cars for tall peopleWhich cars do we want despite them being bad at some things?Are lifted sports cars more fun even on asphalt?Can you really...

South Korean cars and culture; will hydrogen work; the South Carolina Hilton Head Concours; 2026 Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid review; driving a new Lexus TX500h F Sport; and a LOT of Q&A!Recorded November 2, 2025Patreon questions include:2026 Porsche Turbo S vs McLaren 750SIs the new Hyundai Santa Fe boxy enough?Did supercharging a V8 M3 ruin it or enhance it?Best cars for lake roadsHow does Korean car culture compare to Japan?Cars with great weight transferNew Subaru STI conceptIs serviceability important when buying a used car?Thoughts on the RAM hybrid with...

Rob Dietz sold $25.2M worth of cars on Bring-a-Trailer. How and why did he do it? What are the changes he sees coming the car market? All that and more! https://www.instagram.com/wob_cars/ https://wobcars.com/author/wob/ https://www.businessinsider.com/heres-how-i-sold-252-million-in-cars-on-bring-a-trailer-2022-1 Recorded October 28, 2025  Show Notes:SmallsFor a limited time get 60% off your first order when you head to smalls.com/tire RulaTh...