The Smoking Tire

Mike Burroughs (@stanceworks and @mike_stanceworks)  is a YouTuber and fabricator behind the brand Stance Works. He's known for his impressive projects that require a high degree of engineering and fabrication work.    On this episode he gives us a detailed breakdown of his Ferrari 308, which has a 1000HP Honda engine, completely custom suspension, carbon fiber, and a whole lot more. We're really...

Richard Porter is the script supervisor of "The Grand Tour", the former script supervisor of "Top Gear", and hosts the "Smith and Sniff Podcast" alongside Johnny Smith. He's written a number of hilarious books about obscure cars, and as expected, his car knowledge is incredible.    Topics include: why he bought a Fiat Panda instead of curtains; "man math"; having his 911 stolen; the Porsche Dakar;...

Ever been pulled over and wish you had a lawyer with you? That dream is now a reality.   Jazz Hampton is the CEO and co-founder of TurnSignl, an on-demand, real-time service that provides 24/7 legal guidance from an attorney to drivers while their camera records the interaction. When drivers are stopped by law enforcement officers or involved in a car accident, they can access live video chat with...

On today's crew show we talk about the Jackie Stewart documentary "STEWART"; wonder why the V8/V12 Vantage values haven't risen alongside Porsches and Ferraris; why Jerry Falwell Jr. fell; the electric Boxster test mule; how to cross-shop a Mercedes SL55 and a C6 Grans Sport; Twitter; play a game of F/M/K (sort of); and answer Patreon questions.   Recorded November 8, 2022   Go to HelloFresh.com/s...

Paris Marx, is the author of the incredible book, "Road to Nowhere: What Silicon Valley Gets Wrong about the Future of Transportation". In it, Paris does a comprehensive analysis of the recent wave of "new" mobility solutions created by the tech industry. From Uber to e-scooters to tunnels, and cars that are "autonomous" or can fly, the tech industry has promised to solve all of our traffic issues...

How did the Ferrari 328 handle 900 miles? Why does Matt have a cough? How is the final lap of a NASCAR short track the best moment in all of 2022 racing? Should you rent a sports car in Hawaii? All that and more!   Recorded November 1, 2022   Head to https://www.policygenius.com to get your free life insurance quotes and see how much you could save.   The main course for Thanksgiving dinner can so...

Randy Nonnenberg is the co-founder of Bring-a-Trailer.com, THE car auction site for collector cars. BaT changed how people buy collector cars forever, inspiring numerous copycats along the way. Randy still runs the site and has his ear to the ground on the market, what's hot (and not), and why prices are cooling. @nonnstock https://www.bringatrailer.com   Head to policygenius.com to get your free...

Chris Otwell and Graham Suorsa are the directors of "The Fastest Woman on Earth", the documentary about the late Jessi Combs. Jessi rose to fame on television as a host on "Mythbusters", "Overhaulin'", "All Girls Garage", and "The List". She was also the first female Grand Marshall of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.  Most notably, she set the women's land speed record in 2019, with an average speed...

Matt sits down with childhood friend and internationally known detailer, Larry Kosilla. Topics include: Matt picks up his new Porsche Boxster Spyder; paint correcting a new car; his AWD 964's unique driving dynamics; life with his Taycan and range anxiety; choosing lighting for your garage; why one test-drives a car after detailing; whether modern seats need leather conditioning, and more! Recorde...

Zack gives us his take on the Ferrari 296 GTS; Matt's Countach goes under the knife with surprising results; Nikola's president gets sentenced; How to buy your brother-in-law's car; we recommend the best winter fun car; and more!     Recorded October 17, 2022   https://experiences.roadandtrack.com/   That’s 20% off with free shipping at manscaped.com , and use code TIRE   The main course for Thank...

Selika Talbott is the Founder and CEO of Autonomous Vehicle Consulting. She is a leading industry voice for responsible investment, engagement, and preparation for New Mobility including robot delivery, autonomous and electric vehicles, and self-driven freight. On this show we discuss urban planning (the good, bad, and dumb); why EVs might not save the world; what entrepreneurs are doing wrong; th...

We went to Luftgekühlt 8; discuss a scary car crash scam happening in LA; Zack moved things with the Ram Rebel GT; the Giveaway 135i got a BUNCH of new parts installed; Matt drove the Lamborghini Technica; and we get questions about weekend Autobanh cars, whether swapping a transmission will spice up your car, and more.     Recorded October 10, 2022 FIND BERRYMAN AT ALL MAJOR AUTOMOTIVE RETAILERS....

Andrew Collins -longtime auto journalist and friend- is about to drive his ratty Nissan 300ZX across the country. But before he does, he sits down to talk with us about: the new C63's odd powertrain; the dream two-car solution from a single OEM; what our no-budget daily would be; parking project cars near bears; Jeffrey Dahmer; and more! Andrew Collins is an automotive journalist and longtime frie...

Jonny Lieberman (MotorTrend) tells us about his drives in the new Audi RS4/RS5 Competition; his trip to Goodwood Revival; why the new Range Rover Sport is better than its predecessors (and the regular RR); buying the Rivian instead of the Cybertruck; what's wrong with Acura; oligarchs; the new Guntherwerks Tornado; learning to write again; and a whole lot more. It's 2 hours of whiskey-powered conv...

Matt tells us alllll about the new Z06; Zack found not-fun surprises underneath his M3; the 135i is heading out for some MAJOR installs; our DBX 707 review goes up; and Matt is back from the big test that is Road & Track's Performance Car of the Year ("PCOTY").     Plus we answer questions about the best road trip sedan to replace a BMW 320i; the most engaging 2+2 for $90k; and what to do if you c...

Matt drove an Alpina on the Autobahn and got a tour of the Alpina factory. He tells us all about the semi-secret mobility conference, where he heard talks from titans of transportation, startup visionaries, and educated skeptics. Oh, and there's coffee drones.   Then we answers questions about the ultimate 4-seat speed machine; how to make a Jimny expedition ready; monster truck vs track car; and...

Matt met up with Alex Roy in Germany where they are attending a conference about autonomous vehicles, transportation, electrification, and a lot more. Alex Roy once held the transcontinental driving record but now spends his time working as a consultant for Argo, a company developing autonomous driving systems. When it comes to driving, he's a well of knowledge.      FIND BERRYMAN AT ALL MAJOR AUT...

It's been a busy week! Zack gives us his take on the Aston Martin DBX; we reveal our new project car (that you could win), and we discuss why the Urus Performante even exists.   Then we answer questions about mods that make your car special, tracking a convertible vs buying a new car, the best used AWD sedan for $40k, and more! Recorded September 15, 2022   FIND BERRYMAN AT ALL MAJOR AUTOMOTIVE RE...

Matt spent the weekend in the Aston Martin DBX 707 Edition and drove an electric Shelby Cobra. Zack had a ‘90s day and drove a crazy Frankenstein Eclipse GSX and a 400HP 240SX. And we answer questions about whether or not the newest car makes the best track car; is buying a German super sedan a good use of $40k; keep or upgrade: Mazda 2 commuter edition; $500 watches; and more!   Recorded Septembe...

The hilarious @zofunny Alonzo Bodden is back! Alonzo is knows motorcycle and jokes in equal measure which is to say: a lot. He walks us through his crazy bike collection which includes some funky, cool modified pieces. We also talk about the bike he had no business buying; how he "lost" $2k on a Grom; the one car he would buy if he had $400k to spend; his new special (available on YouTube); and an...

The Ferrari gets pranked! Zack walks us through the incredible art cars of Burning Man, from an aquatic predator to the most amazing bar on wheels. Then we answer questions about the best daily/track 4-door (CT4-V or RS3?); what track days do to your leased car; the best wagon for AWD hyper-miling; California's ICE ban; and the best car for a road-trip threesome (really).   Recorded September 8, 2...

Matt tells us about his trip to Scotland (drivers, falcons, whiskey, oh my!), the largest non-tree, fake rabbits, and more. Then we talk about Pebble Beach 2022: Driving up in the refurbished Ferrari; which PR team is the best at drinking; Spike's live show; meeting the irritatingly impressive Mate Rimac; and how to drive home in record time.   Recorded September 6, 2022   Go to HelloFresh.com/smo...

Should you buy a car or lease it? Can you write your car off? What does the IRS hate? How is the EV rebate changing?  We've had a lot of questions about automotive financing so it's time to bring in an expert! John McGuire is a CPA that's here to talk to us about interest rates, auto loans, bad lease deals, financing pitfalls, and why you should (or shouldn't) roll over your automotive loan.    Fi...

Dai Yoshihara is a  professional driver who has competed in Formula D,  Time Attack, Road Racing, and Hill Climb. And it all started with a motorcycle. Sort of.    On this episode we find out how Dai got his start in driving, drifting, and the unlikely meeting that led to his first drift event and ultimately, his career. Dai walks us through his car history; the differences between road racing and...

Zack drove an R34 Skyling GT-R V Spec II; the audience of auction platforms; we discuss the confusing Jetta GLI; a very heavy box; and we answer questions about autocross mods, getting back up after a crash, and clothing defecation.   Recorded August 17, 2022   Get 2 lbs of free-range, organic chicken breasts for free in every order when you sign up at butcherbox.com/TIRE and use code TIRE. FIND B...