The Smoking Tire

Matt Farah describes his first BAD ride in a  Waymo; he and Zack Klapman talk about the oddities for sale at Barrett-Jackson auctions; the truth about the "kill switch" law Congress passed; the Mercedes project begins; and Patreon questions include:
 
Why has the Porsche 911 maintained a consistent look while others can't?
 
Favorite tuner for engines with 4,6,8,10, and 12 cylinders?
 
Do automakers still take risks?
 
Has Porsche reliability gone down?
 
Best and worst swag from a press launch?
 
Why we think the C8 Corvette ZR1 will depreciate when the C7 didn't.
 
What to get for someone who drives a Drakan?
 
Will SIM racing cafes work?
 
And more!
 
Recorded January 29, 2026
 
 
Show Notes
Hello Fresh
 
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MudWtr
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DeleteMe
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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

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Matt Farah has conclusions on the Corvette E-Ray; another amazing racetrack is for sale; Bugatti has reimagined...itself; how to choose the right tire; and we answer Patreon questions including:
Was the Geo brand a player?
What makes an engine sound "raw"?
How can Chevy improve the ZR1?
Perfect car for twisty road living Is any car "douche-proof"?
What's the deal with empty rooftop boxes?
Best car to eat in
How to find yourself a Lemons team to drive with
And more!
 
Recorded January 27, 2026
 
 
Show Notes
Hello Fresh
 
Go to https://HelloFresh.com/smokingtire10fm to Get 10 free meals + a FREE Zwilling Knife (a $144.99 value) on your third box. Offer valid while supplies last. Free meals applied as discount on first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan. 

MudWtr
Start your new morning ritual & get up to 43% off your @MUDWTR with code tire at  https://mudwtr.com/tire #mudwtrpod
 
DeleteMe
Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.joindeleteme.com slash TIRE and use promo code TIRE at checkout. 

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!
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https://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman


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Matt Farah drove a 2026 Corvette E-Ray into the desert and lived to compare it to the Z06; Zack Klapman weighs in on what they should do with a free racing trailer; a new insurance that's ONLY for Teslas that use Full Self Driving; and Patreon questions include:
How long until your car is warm?
Is the VR6 engine actually cool?
Cars we loved as kids but now think to be lame
Why don't I love Boxsters ?
Why do some people want to f*** cars?
What's more expensive to own: an old BMW or old Porsche?
Detuned supercar engines we never got
What's happening with Aston Vantage prices?
And more!
 
Recorded January 21, 2026
 
 

Show Notes
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DeleteMe
Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.joindeleteme.com slash TIRE and use promo code TIRE at checkout. 
 
Athletic Greens
For a limited time only, get a FREE AG1 duffel bag and FREE AG1 Welcome Kit with your first subscription order! Only while supplies last. That’s DRINK AG1.COM/ TIRE. DRINK AG1.COM/TIRE.

 
 
New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and support us! https://thesmokingtireshop.com/
 
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:
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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!
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Matt Farah reviews the new 717HP Aston Martin DBX; he and Zack Klapman talk about their time in a modified Ferrari 458 and how it might reinvigorate interest in the aging legend; an auction of prancing horses makes no sense; an old Cadillac listing has some VERY strange pictures; and we answer Patreon questions including:
Is the 2014-2018 Audi RS7 a good replacement for my Golf R?
Is the GTS model of a Porsche EV worth it?
Crazier: $1.8M for a Ferrari 360CS or $18M for an Enzo?
How would we want to "be the hero"?
Why do people call fast Audis boring but fast VWs great?
Do boring cars get better the faster you drive?
What to replace my lifted 4Runner with?
Most successful ICE brand that pivoted to EV?
WHAT is happening with this 1999 Cadillac listing?
Which car has the worst drivers?
How did Breitling come back?
Replace my PPF?
And more?
 
Recorded January 19, 2026
 

Show Notes
Fitbod
Join 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.
 
DeleteMe
Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.joindeleteme.com slash TIRE and use promo code TIRE at checkout. 
 
Athletic Greens
For a limited time only, get a FREE AG1 duffel bag and FREE AG1 Welcome Kit with your first subscription order! Only while supplies last. That’s DRINK AG1.COM/ TIRE. DRINK AG1.COM/TIRE.

 
 
New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and support us! https://thesmokingtireshop.com/
 
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:
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https://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

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 cars
Oddest special versions of normal cars
718 GTS or 1st gen Boxster Spider?
Business advice we'd give our younger selves
Should I finance a project car?
BMW X5 40i vs Lexus GX550
Weird race car liveries we'd want
Why do we still measure things in horsepower?
The 2027 Nissan Z Nismo
Should I bring a really slow car on a driving rally?
Is ESC keeping everyone alive?
And more!
Recorded January 15, 2026
 
SHOW NOTES
Truewerk
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Athletic Greens
For a limited time only, get a FREE AG1 duffel bag and FREE AG1 Welcome Kit with your first subscription order! Only while supplies last. That’s DRINKAG1.COM/TIRE.
 
DeleteMe
Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to join deleteme.comTIRE and use promo code TIRE at checkout.
 
Smalls
Make 2026 your cat’s healthiest year yet. Take advantage of their New Year’s Special and get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping, when you head to Smalls.com/TIRE!
 
New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and support us! https://thesmokingtireshop.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