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The Smoking Tire - Podcast

The Smoking Tire

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

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Update frequency
every 3 days
Average duration
99 minutes
Episodes
1023
Years Active
2012 - 2025
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James May

James May

James May has done a lot and we try to cover as much as we can. Topics include: how Top Gear evolved; the BBC's influence on it vs Amazon's on The Grand Tour; scripting versus improvised; abandoning …

01:27:39  |   Tue 20 Aug 2024
T.50 Ride; C63 AMG repeat; Rallying a Mach-E

T.50 Ride; C63 AMG repeat; Rallying a Mach-E

We had a second drive in the C63 AMG E-Performance; got a lime green rallied-out Mach-E REAL dirty; rode in the T.50; and we answer your questions.

 

Recorded August 8, 2024

 

Today get 20% off your Dele…

01:37:39  |   Thu 15 Aug 2024
Dario Franchitti (3x IndyCar Champ, GMA T.50 Development Driver)

Dario Franchitti (3x IndyCar Champ, GMA T.50 Development Driver)

Dario Franchitti can drive. He won the INDY 500 3 times; the IndyCar Championship 4 times; the 2008 24 Hours of Daytona; and he is the development driver for Gordon Murray Automotive. His stories are…

01:39:36  |   Tue 13 Aug 2024
Whistlin' Diesel's Broken Cybertruck; Ferrari Purosangue; Q&A

Whistlin' Diesel's Broken Cybertruck; Ferrari Purosangue; Q&A

Ferrari Purosangue; Whistlin's Cybertruck Broke; some really bad canyon driving; Q&A about:

  • Differences between the new CLE and the coupe
  • Our favorite WOT moments
  • How the Ferrari stacks up against other…
01:23:45  |   Tue 06 Aug 2024
Driving Cars of Your Dreams; Recaro Bankrupt; Q&A

Driving Cars of Your Dreams; Recaro Bankrupt; Q&A

A track day we couldn't believe, and somehow the best seat maker on Earth goes bankrupt.

 

Cars driven:

Lamborghini Diablo GT-R

Lamborghini Diablo SVR

Ferrari 458 Speciale

Ferrari 355 track car

Ferrari 550 …

01:27:39  |   Thu 01 Aug 2024
Ed Bolian and John Temerian

Ed Bolian and John Temerian

Which cars will be collectible soon? Which ones will still appreciate? Why shouldn't you always buy a low-mileage car? And what is Ed's method for getting to drive such fun cars?

 

We're talking about …

00:54:34  |   Tue 30 Jul 2024
Dr. Peter Attia: Driving, F1, and More!

Dr. Peter Attia: Driving, F1, and More!

Dr. Peter Attia on Cars, Racing, F1 Rules, and Road-trips with Sebastian Vettel.

 

https://peterattiamd.com/

https://www.instagram.com/peterattiamd

 

Recorded July 18, 2024

 

Today get 20% off your DeleteMe…

01:17:38  |   Thu 25 Jul 2024
Working Man's Exotics; Lambo Engine Crate; Macan E update; Q&A

Working Man's Exotics; Lambo Engine Crate; Macan E update; Q&A

What's the cheap way to get an exotic cars experience? What new or used car can you buy to similar fizz to a Ferrari, 911, Lamborghini, 812, Nissan GT-R, or 488? We have answers! Plus, Matt ships and…

01:19:34  |   Tue 23 Jul 2024
Mitch McKee - Tuning Master on Power, Safety, Hybrids, Hackers, Drug Dealers

Mitch McKee - Tuning Master on Power, Safety, Hybrids, Hackers, Drug Dealers

Mitch McKee knows everything about tuning engines. McLarens, Porsche, Ferraris, GT-Rs, you name it, he can make them go faster and run better. Porsche hired Mitch to do the development tuning on the …

01:26:43  |   Thu 18 Jul 2024
We Review the ND3 Miata, Audi RS6 GT Avant, and Land Cruiser

We Review the ND3 Miata, Audi RS6 GT Avant, and Land Cruiser

Matt Farah and Zack Klapman review the ND3 Miata, Audi RS6 GT Avant, and Land Cruiser. Plus Q&A about:

 

 

   To CT4 V Blackwing or Audi RS3?

   Why haven't we bought a "cheap" manual Ferrari 360 Spider

 …

01:22:17  |   Tue 16 Jul 2024
911 GTS T-Hybrid Review; Car Show Problems; Predicting the Future

911 GTS T-Hybrid Review; Car Show Problems; Predicting the Future

Matt Farah and Zack Klapman talk about why police "hassle" cars & coffee events; Mazda's color choices; Matt's drive in the new and controversial 911 GTS T-Hybrid a NEW Bentley problem; Are superbike…

01:46:29  |   Thu 11 Jul 2024
What's a

What's a "Classic" Car?; GM's Biggest Error

What defines a "classic car"? We'll figure it out...we think. Plus, the Bentley Turbo R might not be the ultimate daily driver Matt thought it was; Matt reunites with a college friend of the musical …

01:16:00  |   Tue 09 Jul 2024
Jamal Hameedi is Why Rad Vehicles Exist

Jamal Hameedi is Why Rad Vehicles Exist

How did Ford build the GT in 18 months? Why did they create a new truck segment with the Raptor, and how has that thinking bled over to Land Rover? Jamal Hameedi is the answer. He is the Director of …

01:30:24  |   Tue 02 Jul 2024
Reviews of theAMG GT, Alfa Giulia, and Cayenne; Best Indy Pace Cars; Q&A

Reviews of theAMG GT, Alfa Giulia, and Cayenne; Best Indy Pace Cars; Q&A

Matt Farah and Zack Klapman talk about their test drives in the 2024 AMG GT & Alfa Giulia; review the new Cayenne GTS; laugh their way through choosing their favorite Indy Pace Cars (w/ drivers) of a…

01:38:57  |   Thu 27 Jun 2024
Victoria Scott on Driving, Writing, and Breaking Through

Victoria Scott on Driving, Writing, and Breaking Through

Victoria Scott is a Motor1.com Staff Writer with previous work at The Drive, Jalopnik, Hemmings, Car Bibles, and other outlets. Her photography books focus on aviation, Americana, and queer life. 

On …

01:29:15  |   Tue 25 Jun 2024
J Ryan and the Future of Car Meets

J Ryan and the Future of Car Meets

J Ryan (along with his wife, Nicole) are the two minds who created the Good Vibes Breakfast Club, a car meet that happens at the top of Angeles Crest Highway every Friday morning. They started going …

01:48:32  |   Thu 20 Jun 2024
Lucid in the Sky with Range Anxiety

Lucid in the Sky with Range Anxiety

Matt Farah and Zack Klapman are returning from an incredible, multi-faceted track day at Sonoma Raceway hosted by Range Energy. While there they got to experience what might be the future of the truc…

01:48:12  |   Tue 18 Jun 2024
Police chases; Alex Choi; Used EV shopping; Q&A

Police chases; Alex Choi; Used EV shopping; Q&A

Matt Farah and Zack Klapman discuss the dangers of police chases; our upcoming time in the 1,234HP Lucid Sapphire; Alex Choi going to jail for a helicopter video; why buying a used Porsche Taycan mig…

01:32:03  |   Thu 13 Jun 2024
Ford CEO Jim Farley

Ford CEO Jim Farley

Jim Farley is the CEO of Ford Motor Co. On this episode we talk about his awesome vintage racing experience; how he went pro for the upcoming Mustang GTD; why they made the GTD; the reason Ford pivot…

01:03:00  |   Tue 11 Jun 2024
Forbidden Roads; GRC Diff Problems; Lexus GX550 review; Q&A

Forbidden Roads; GRC Diff Problems; Lexus GX550 review; Q&A

Matt Farah and Zack Klapman are back to review the 2024 Lexus GX550 and 2024 Macan Electric Turbo; investigate the GR Corolla's alleged differential issues; discuss why its silly to try keeping a roa…

01:32:05  |   Thu 06 Jun 2024
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