The Smoking Tire

Patreon questions include:
Will our next car be a depreciated classic or a lease?
Thoughts on the Capricorn Zagato
WHY do cars have screens if no one likes them?
What's really behind auction prices?
Sports cars for someone TALL
Is a 997 911 S worth it over a 987 Cayman S?
When we stole our parents' cars
What car would we bring back to 1902?
Should license plate covers be illegal?
Why doesn't the Countach have rims?
The next car we will buy
Thoughts on the Volvo plug-in hybrids
How is Nissan going to pull it off?
Reliable 2+2 for under $20k
Build a rally car or buy a crossover
And more!
Recorded February 4, 2026
The map of Angeles Forest crashes
Our new Brian James trailer
 
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Matt Farah and Zack Klapman went off-roading in the new 2026 INEOS Grenadier Station Wagon Trialmaster and it almost went very wrong; a full review of the INEOS and its competitors; Tesla is ending production of the Model S and X, so we talk about why and what it means for the future; Washington D.C. is going to have an INDY street race apparently; and we answer 50 questions from our Patreon members, including:
 
Would we rather be mid-tier racing drivers or have our current jobs?
Which supercar should have had a diesel engine?
Miata RF or soft-top?
Best M5: E90 M5 or E90 M3?
Most enthusiast-magnet nerd car?
Are "classic" tires worth the price for my older car?
Which cars does every enthusiast need to drive?
More timeless design: Lexus GS or C6 Corvette?
Do we like bigger wheels? When?
Were early paddle-shifted transmissions cool when they came out?
That new Porsche Rally GT
Why does the S63 AMG feel like too much AMG and not enough S?
F1 2026: Audi vs Cadillac. Thoughts?
Which cars depreciate TOO fast?
Why don't STIs hold value?
Options that made cars unreliable
Would you always choose a lighter engine in a race car?
Foreign car brands that would work here
And many more!
Recorded February 2, 2026
Note: Upon watching Coffeezilla's analysis of the files it appears that Peter Attia's relationship with Jeffrey E was more than just "In the same room at an event." It is unclear what their relationship was but their email exchanges are concerning. It should go without saying that we hope all facts come to light and justice is served to any and all deserving of it. - Zack

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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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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

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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

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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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