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 110
• Best 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 like
• Pontiac G8GXP: the American E39 M5?
• Choose my AWD beater for bikes and dogs
• How would we "Singer" a Ferrari, and which one?
• Should you finance a driving vacation?
• 5 cylinder Golf R thoughts
• How should we explain power under the curve?
• Why are there 5000 tech jobs at Ford right now?
• And more!

Recorded November 17, 2025

Show Notes:

DeleteMe

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Car Gurus

Buy or sell your next car today with CarGurus at cargurus.com. Go to cargurus dot com to make sure your big deal is the best deal. 

Hello Fresh

Go to HelloFresh.com/smokingtire10fm now to Get 10 Free Meals + a Free breakfast for Life! One per box with active subscription. Free meals applied as discount on first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan. 

Hydrow

Head over to Hydrow.com and use code TIRE to save up to $600 off on Hydrow rower during this holiday season. 

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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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!

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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 car
• Crazy trade: 991 Turbo for Lancia Delta Integrale Evo?
• 997 vs Mach 1 vs GT350
• Would a manual swap improve the C63?
• Will the Tremec DCT fit in my Miata?
• How to approach someone bc of their cool watch
• And more!

Recorded November 14, 2025

Show Notes:

DeleteMe

Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.joindeleteme.com slash TIRE and use promo code TIRE at checkout. 

Car Gurus

Buy or sell your next car today with CarGurus at cargurus.com. Go to cargurus dot com to make sure your big deal is the best deal. 

Hello Fresh

Go to HelloFresh.com/smokingtire10fm now to Get 10 Free Meals + a Free breakfast for Life! One per box with active subscription. Free meals applied as discount on first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan. 

Hydrow

Head over to Hydrow.com and use code TIRE to save up to $600 off on Hydrow rower during this holiday season. 

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

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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
•    Is the CTS V-Sport any good?
•    Cars that represent us
•    2026 Carrera S or 911T?
•    Why you shouldn't put an 18-way seat in a car
•    Where will we retire?
•    Will Porsche ever make a carbon 911?
•    And many, many more!

Recorded November 12, 2025

Show Notes:

Brooklyn Bedding

Go to https://www.brooklynbedding.com and use my promo code TIRE at checkout to get 30% off sitewide. This offer is not available anywhere else.

DeleteMe

Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://www.joindeleteme.com slash TIRE and use promo code TIRE at checkout.

StrapHabit

Go get some awesome watch straps for yourself or for gifts at https://www.Straphabit.com and use code TST15 at checkout for 15% off your order.  

TruWerk

Get 15% off your first order at https://www.TRUEWERK.com with code 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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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 people
• Which cars do we want despite them being bad at some things?
• Are lifted sports cars more fun even on asphalt?
• Can you really feel a tune?
• Cars that get better with mileage; cars that don't
• Why is WCCS successful?
• Should I track my new Lexus IS500?
• Ford GT or Ferrari 296?
• Can a new Porsche Turbo ever be as fast as a GT3?
• Will the Aventador SVJ be worth millions one day?
• And more!

Recorded November 10, 2025

Show Notes:

Brooklyn Bedding

Go to https://www.brooklynbedding.com and use my promo code TIRE at checkout to get 30% off sitewide. This offer is not available anywhere else.

DeleteMe

Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://www.joindeleteme.com slash TIRE and use promo code TIRE at checkout.

StrapHabit

Go get some awesome watch straps for yourself or for gifts at https://www.Straphabit.com and use code TST15 at checkout for 15% off your order.  

TruWerk

Get 15% off your first order at https://www.TRUEWERK.com with code 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

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, 2025

Patreon questions include:

• 2026 Porsche Turbo S vs McLaren 750S
• Is the new Hyundai Santa Fe boxy enough?
• Did supercharging a V8 M3 ruin it or enhance it?
• Best cars for lake roads
• How does Korean car culture compare to Japan?
• Cars with great weight transfer
• New Subaru STI concept
• Is serviceability important when buying a used car?
• Thoughts on the RAM hybrid with a V6 generator?
• Funny rally wrap ideas
• What car feature would we erase from the world?
• Gator straps: yay or nay?
• The new Vespa 300 is confusing
• Replacing a 2013 Audi Q7 TDI
• BMW X3M vs Porsche Macan GTS vs Ioniq 5N
• Collector cars you can repair forever
• And more!

Show Notes:

Smalls

For a limited time get 60% off your first order when you head to smalls.com/tire
 

Rula

Thousands 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, get connected, and take control of your mental health.

Factor

Eat smart at FactorMeals.com/tire50off and use code tire50off to get 50% off your first box, plus Free Breakfast for 1 Year. Get delicious, ready-to-eat meals delivered—with Factor. 

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

Rob Dietz sold $175M 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:

Smalls

For a limited time get 60% off your first order when you head to smalls.com/tire
 

Rula

Thousands 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, get connected, and take control of your mental health.

Factor

Eat smart at FactorMeals.com/tire50off and use code tire50off to get 50% off your first box, plus Free Breakfast for 1 Year. Get delicious, ready-to-eat meals delivered—with Factor. 

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:

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https://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

Matt Farah and Zack Klapman talk about Tesla's weird earnings call; EV trucks sales are not living up to expectations; a new intake that's legal-ish.

Then, Matt does 5 rapid-fire questions in Spain with some of the biggest names in YouTube: Chris Harris, Jason Fenske (Engineering Explained), Sam Fane (Seen Through Glass), and Jack Holmes (Savage Geese).

Recorded October 24, 2025 and also last week in Spain

Hello Fresh

Go to HelloFresh.com/smokingtire10fm now to Get 10 Free Meals + a Free breakfast for Life! One per box with active subscription. Free meals applied as discount on first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan. 

Quince

Go to Quince.com/TIRE for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. 

Liquid IV

Tear. Pour. Live More. Go to LIQUIDIV.COM and get 20% off your first order with code TIRE at checkout. 

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:

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Matt Farah went to Spain to drive all new Porsche 911 Turbo S. It has new tech, more power, more comfort, and even a surprisingly fun trick. Plus, Lamborghini makes a big reliability bet that has us do "car enthusiast math"; and we answer Patreon questions including:

• How to answer that question at a car show
• What to replace my quick Volvo wagon with?
• Why didn't Lincoln get a Mach-E?
• When to buy the loaded car and when not to
• Our camera mount advice
• Did Chevy only make ONE car in the '50s?
• Will LED grills ever go away?
• Can the Volt return?
• Does my Crown Vic need all the police stuff?
• Does price change our opinion of used Aston Martins?
• And more!

Recorded October 23, 2025

Show Notes:

Hello Fresh

Go to HelloFresh.com/smokingtire10fm now to Get 10 Free Meals + a Free breakfast for Life! One per box with active subscription. Free meals applied as discount on first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan. 

Quince

Go to Quince.com/TIRE for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. 

Liquid IV

Tear. Pour. Live More. Go to LIQUIDIV.COM and get 20% off your first order with code TIRE at checkout. 

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:

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https://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

Ferrari made a new one-off and it's...interesting; Gov. Newsom passes a new law to protect California car buyers; Toyota creates a brand more luxurious than Lexus; what the return of Spyker cars means; and

• Patreon questions include:
• Do we like driving in the wet?
• Every done voiceover work?
• Would our garage change if we didn't make content?
• Talk my gf out of a Mini Countryman
• Are kit cars any good?
• Favorite bands?
• Why was that Chevelle so expensive?
• Should I get an Ariel Atom?
• What makes the 997 RS 4.0 so great?
• When will get another design as bold as the Cybertruck?
• Slowest "code brown" moment?
• Should I convert a 996 Turbo to RWD?
• And more!

Recorded October 20, 2025

Show Notes:

DeleteMe

Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.joindeleteme.com slash TIRE and use promo code TIRE at checkout. 

Car Gurus

Buy or sell your next car today with CarGurus at cargurus.com.  Go to cargurus dot com to make sure your big deal is the best deal. 

StrapHabit

Go get some awesome watch straps for yourself or for gifts at Straphabit.com and use code TST15 at checkout for 15% off your order.  
 

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

Matt Farah and Zack Klapman attended the reveal of the new, possibly light(er)-weight RTR Mustang; were part of the HUGE turnout for the Type S / Larry Chen car show in Long Beach; Matt talks about the old-yet-free Mercedes he got and what he plans to do with it; Zack describes his week with the Infinite Machine P1 electric scooter; and they answer Patreon questions including:

• Should I get a sports car even if all the roads are boring?
• Which auto journalists have changed your opinion on a car?
• Any plans to review the Honda Passport Trailsport?
• Should I get dedicated summer tires or a performance all-season?
• What's a "buy once, keep forever" watch for my dad?
• Countach vs Countach video with Doug Demuro?
• Is the BRZ tS worth it over the BRZ Premium?
• I need a long-distance commuter
• Is the 981 Boxster/Cayman the best Porsche value?
• What's your perfect "cigar car"?
• You are president: what would your limo be?
• And more!

Recorded October 17, 2025

Show Notes:

DeleteMe

Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.joindeleteme.com slash TIRE and use promo code TIRE at checkout. 

Car Gurus

Buy or sell your next car today with CarGurus at cargurus.com.  Go to cargurus dot com to make sure your big deal is the best deal. 

StrapHabit

Go get some awesome watch straps for yourself or for gifts at Straphabit.com and use code TST15 at checkout for 15% off your order.  
 

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