The Tyre Kickers - Classic Cars
Humour led classic car chat with a UK slant. Join Max & Matt as they chat about the highs and lows of wanting, owning and running classic cars.
Join in on the classic car chat on our socials: Instagram: @thetyrekickersuk and Facebook: The Tyre Kickers.
Finalist (Highly Commended) - Independent Podcast Awards 2025.
Episodes
56 episodes
You Speccy Twit!
Max and Matt discuss the spec wars and boot badge hierarchy. Are you a better person if your car badge says HLS instead of HL? Or is L for Lowly and GL for Great Leader? Also Max is digging through filler to look for a shiny Rolls Royce, Matt i...
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Episode 43
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50:44
The Real Truth About Dealing Classic Cars - Bonus Tyrekickers Trade Talks!
It's a flippin' new bonus episode of the Tyrekickers...this time a Trade Talks special with Sam Grange Bailey from Southern Cars. She got in touch when Max complained on a Tyrekickers episode about car dealers flipping classics and doubling the...
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Season 2
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36:38
Bonus - Full Walkaround @ 67sourdough. Pizzas and Concours Classics!
We're back with a bonus episode! Last time, we dropped into 67sourdough, the unique pizza/classics restaurant in London. Now we're back with a full walkaround of the jaw-dropping cars on display. So if you like concours stuff, you're in for a r...
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19:54
And The Winner Is...
We’ve got a hot date at the podcast awards in London, where we’re in the final. So we’ve taken the show on the road. Come with us as we pick the best classic limo to rock up in. And join us for a pre-awards dinner at a place that mixes pizza wi...
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Season 2
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Episode 42
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24:52
Bonus Episode - Trade Talks: The Sequel!
Bonus episode alert! Join Max and George from the Classic Motor Hub in Bibury as they talk about the classic car market and do some tyre kicking on classic cars in stock, including an Aston Martin V8 Vantage, Healey 3000, Lotus Elan and a Bentl...
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Season 2
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25:29
Classic Thrills For Winter Chills
Summer's in the rear view, so what classics can we carry on driving in the cold? Max and Matt have a bicker about what's hot and what's not. Plus, we get hammered at Historics and check out all the auction action. And we take a long hard gaze a...
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Season 2
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Episode 41
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1:08:13
Blimey - We're In The Final!
We've only gone and made the finals again for the Independent Podcast Awards! So bouyed up, we've made an extended - hour long - version of the show. We'll ask - is there anything wrong with driving a fake Cobra? Why are old car ads cool and mo...
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Season 2
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Episode 40
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58:13
I’m Flippin' Furious!
The boys are back and Max is flippin' furious at dealers who try and flip classics for a big profit. We do a serious piece of consumer journalism by trying to spot the differences between a Stag and an SL. We ask if automobilia is cool or just ...
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Season 2
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Episode 39
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45:41
Bonus Episode - SL vs Stag - Roadtest!
Bonus Episode! Max and Matt go head to head with their own cars as Max's Mercedes SL takes on Matt's Triumph Stag. Two heavyweight cruisers with their best days well behind them (and that’s just the hosts). They’ll be testing the cars in Top Tr...
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Season 2
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35:26
That Is An Ugly Roller!
Why are some classics so ugly? How long should you warm up your car for? Can you feel the difference after a service? And as they’re so cheap, should we start giving an F about the MGF? Just some of the questions bugging Max and Matt. So join t...
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Season 2
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Episode 38
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38:25
Oh Deer - I Bought A Stag!
Matt's bought a Stag. So we'll be asking - what has he done and will he regret it? Also on the show - which classics have outlasted the rest and dodged the rust? We’ll be in the mailbag to hear your views on the people in classic car clubs and ...
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Season 2
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Episode 37
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49:32
Why Are You So Picky?
Are classic car clubs cool or just full of passive aggressive nerds? What can you do to polish in some profit when you come to sell and what are your worst classic breakdowns? Plus, hear Max call Matt the “pickiest man in the world” as he tries...
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Season 2
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Episode 36
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59:38
Er, What Have I Done?
Has your classic ever left you stranded? We're back, we're having a breakdown and we want to hear your stories. Also, we cruise the classifieds and find a Renault with a frown and a Lotus you can drive lying down. Plus your comments, correction...
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Season 2
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Episode 35
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43:08
What Did He Just Call Us?
What sounds better - a flat 4, a V6 or a V12? What classic car gadgets were game changers? Why do old cars look good in gold? And what's the best way to drive a Dolly Sprint? The answers to those and many more classic car questions are answered...
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Season 2
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Episode 34
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35:53
Bonus Episode - Classic Car Soundtrack Vol 1
New bonus episode! It's a festival of engine and exhaust noises as we launch The Tyre Kickers’ Classic Car Soundtrack, Vol 1. We road test an Aston Martin DBS, Lancia Stratos and Porsche 550 Spyder replica to find the best sounding classic car ...
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Season 2
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23:10
He's No Saint!
The boys are back and bickering about the cars of 1985 and asking - how much Gold did you have to Spandau back then? Plus - do you have to be old to like a Saintly classic Volvo? Max hits the auctions and hypes some cars (that don't sell) and M...
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Season 2
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Episode 33
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41:52
Bonus Episode - Mercedes SL Summer Special!
A Tyre Kickers special deep, deep dive into the first 50 years of Mercedes SL with Bruce from Bruce Greetham's Classic Benz. If you like Mercedes model codes, we've got a treat in store...
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Season 2
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36:52
By Royal Appointment
What’s wrong with high mileage classics? What Merc does Max think is the next big thing? Which car YouTubers do we rate? And guess which famous royal Aston owner we spotted recently? Join us for a funny episode full of great stories and laughte...
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Season 2
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Episode 32
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43:08
What Are You Moaning About Now?
The boys are back and marvelling (and moaning) about classic cars yet again. This time around - is there such a thing as a cheap Porsche? What modern gadgets do you wish your classic car had? And what would make a great classic track car? Plus,...
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Season 2
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Episode 31
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42:42
It's Not That Kind Of Party!
It's our 30th show! So let's celebrate with jelly and ice-cream - or in our case - axle grease and Swarfega. Hands scrubbed, we’ll stock up our fantasy garage. What classic cars would we buy if money was no object? Also - car show etiquette. Wh...
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Season 2
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Episode 30
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51:34
Bonus Episode - Take It To A Track!
Why just take your classic car to the pub or a car show when you could give it some round a track? In this bonus episode, we're at a Triumph track day at Castle Combe circuit in Wiltshire. Join us as we meet members of the TR Register and find ...
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10:59
Get Your Top Off!
We're back and this time around we've gone topless! Yes, the sun has been out for more than two days in a row, so we're doing a convertible special. Every car we talk about this time is a drophead, cabriolet or rag top. We’ll search out the top...
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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44:26
You're A Dirty Rat
We're back and asking questions like: Which is better - a shiny classic or a dirty rat rod? Which BMW Z-car is currently a best buy? Why are modern cars so dangerous? And - where the hell is the bonnet release on an Alfa Spider? Plus we kick th...
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Episode 28
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49:41
Bonus Episode - We're At The Classic Resto Show!
We only went for a look round and we ended up making a show out of it! Join us as we weave our way around the Practical Classics, Classic Car and Restoration Show at the NEC in Birmingham. Find out what we think of barn classics, shiny tools, m...
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