GT-R Lawsuit; GT3 RS tire "fix"?; Tow rigs; Q&A

The Smoking Tire

Zack Klapman, Matt Farah

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🗓️ 10 February 2026

⏱️ 93 minutes

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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 Factor Eat smart at https://www.FactorMeals.com/tire50off and use code tire50off to get 50% off your first box, plus Free Breakfast for 1 Year. Eat like a pro this month with Factor. New subscribers only, varies by plan. 1 free breakfast item per box for 1 year while subscription is active DeleteMe Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://joindeleteme.com/TIRE and use promo code TIRE at checkout.

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0:00.0	What up everybody? Welcome to the Smoking Tire podcast. Matt Farrie here. And today's episode is, as always, brought to you by Off the Record.
0:08.0	Look, we want you to be safe out there on the road. But the fact is, you can be being safe and still get tickets. Those are not the same thing.
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0:44.8	where and when you got pulled over, et cetera, et cetera, and they go to work for you,
0:49.8	getting those points off of your record.
0:52.1	You guys send me emails and DMs all the time about how
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1:15.2	All right on today's podcast, we got a good one for you.
1:19.1	We have some amazing suggestions for a tow rig.
1:23.7	Man, we've been driving the new 992 GT3RS, but on Pilot Sport 5 tires, has it made it more streetable?
1:32.8	And a dude's car got crashed into on the Laguna Seca by a track worker, and it is problematic.
1:44.3	And lastly, why Porsche will not do a four-cylinder 9-11.
1:49.1	It's the Smoking Tire podcast.
1:50.8	Let's go.
1:53.1	When was the last time you shaved?
1:55.7	Four days ago.
1:57.1	On your chin?
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