Integra Type S Review; Spray-on PPF?; Are Tire Changes a Bad Sign?

The Smoking Tire

Zack Klapman, Matt Farah

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4.7 • 2.9K Ratings

🗓️ 19 February 2026

⏱️ 93 minutes

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Matt Farah and Zack Klapman review the 2026 Acura Integra Type S; a new contestant to our towing vehicle list; can you "fix" a 20 year-old Subaru; why your project car needs an e-brake; and Patreon questions include: How to get CARB organization into car culture Did we ever steal our parents' cars? Favorite crazy modded cars we've driven RWD sedans with a Miatas ethos Has this CPO Lexus LC500 had too many tires? If we could only have one rental car ever... Does Ford suck at colors? Why do small hypercar companies use the outdated single-clutch gearboxes? Is aesthetic carbon played out now that Ferrari says so? Is a C6 Z06 that good over a C5? Vintage GT cars How to drive a RHD car Rap video cars Is spray-on PPF any good? And more! Recorded February 17, 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. AG1 For a limited time only, get a FREE AG1 duffel bag and FREE AG1 Welcome Kit with your first subscription order! Only while supplies last. https://www.DRINKAG1.COM/TIRE

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0:00.0	What up everybody? Welcome to the Smokentire podcast. Today's episode is brought to you by Off the Record. We love them over here because I know that Off the Record is looking out for me 24-7 when I'm on the road, no matter where I am in the Continental United States, because their coverage extends to basically 97% of the Continental United States and some Alaska and Hawaii.
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1:23.1	you. All right, folks, on this episode, Zach, and I review the Accura Integra Type S.
1:30.3	Spoiler alert, we like it very much.
1:32.8	I find a new option that enters the field in our competition to find the best towing option
1:39.4	for our potentially free trailer.
1:42.5	And we talk a little more about our thoughts on AI in the YouTube space to clarify some
1:48.3	things from last week's show.
1:50.8	Plus, can you or should you unshitbox a 20-year-old Subaru?
1:56.8	It's the Smoking Tire podcast.
1:58.6	Let's go.
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