The Smoking Tire

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 cookHow does a Lotus compare to a 718 Cayman for road trips?F/M/K: Larry Chen's 996 Turbo / Magnus' 277 / Scotto's RWBWhat car would our 18-year old selves invest in?How to talk someone out of a car they'll regretFun 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 NOTESFactorEat smart at Facto