The Smoking Tire

Matt Farah modified his watch; the EPA will stop paying attention to cars (and a whole lot more); driving a special Inokinetic Lotus Exige at Willow; and....Patreon Questions include:
HELP! My terrible-driving friend wants to go racing
A programmer's opinion on the AI discussion
Base 981 Cayman: Good intro track car?
Is the GR86 a "mini 911"?
Ferrari 812 GTS vs 12Cillindri
Should EVs flash brake lights when using regen?
Would Acura ever make an AWD Integra Type R?
Cars you could identify by smell
Are Hublots cool?
Best month to buy/sell a car?
What's wrong with the diesel crowd?
Why no love for the Porsche 914?
Efficient commuters for TALL people
Is a McLaren 570S a good budget supercar?
How to stop distracted driving
And more!
Recorded February 13, 2026
 
Show Notes
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Strap in. Jonny Lieberman brings whiskey and opinions. We talk about that new, controversial Ferrari interior; the secret design history of the Lamborghini Diablo; Matt Farah's Countach progress; and then get into a heated discussion about Jonny's new app that's designed to help you bid on cars smarter by using....AI. It's loud and friendly. Let's go.
 
Recorded February 11, 2026
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Matt Farah and Zack Klapman discuss whether tires "fixed" what they didn't like about the new Porsche GT3 RS; there's an update to a legal scuffle between Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca and the owner of an amazing R34 GT-R; we get some ideas for tow vehicles; why Porsche won't build a "cheap" 911; and Patreon questions include:
Weekend track car idea: NC Miata or BMW 135i?
Why are early 2000s Mini Cooper S underappreciated?
Can you have wide front tires AND good steering feel?
How to avoid being labeled a "Florida car"?
Easy, impressive meals to cook
How does a Lotus compare to a 718 Cayman for road trips?
F/M/K: Larry Chen's 996 Turbo / Magnus' 277 / Scotto's RWB
What car would our 18-year old selves invest in?
How to talk someone out of a car they'll regret
Fun cruiser: Alfa Spider or R129 SL500?
Rent a Miata or a C8 for a weekend in the the South?
Is the Elantra N still a deal at $40k?
Should you let a younger family member ride in your "unsafe" car?
And more!
Recorded February 6, 2026
 
SHOW NOTES
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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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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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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.

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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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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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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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