Driving gloves

[TomoHawk]

On the subject of driving gloves while racing (club racing), what would you want to get? Something thin, like Isotoners, or do you really need something heavy? I lean toward thin, to feel the wheel & road. I also think I'd like to have the rubber dots or something non-slip on the palm.

You are usually recommended to use something non-synthetic, which, IMO, would melt or burn easily. Natural fibers like wool don't.

Any recommendations?

thx

[boyblunda]

The only times that I was required to wear gloves when competing were in certain events where fireproof clothing and underwear were a requirement and the gloves had to conform to the same specifications. I do not know what the rules require you to wear in your arm of the sport Tomo but if there is such a requirement then check that out first so that you do not waste any money on something that is not suitable.

I also played around with other gloves (because some of the good drivers wore them) and experimented with different fabrics and construction in an effort to get something that was an improvement on using bare hands. The bottom line was that I eventually gave up as I found it better to get the "right" steering wheel rather than play around with gloves.

However, of the gloves I did try, I liked those that had no fingertips so that I had the palm covered but could still feel and grip with my fingertips. I tried a number of sailing and cycling gloves that complied with this basic construction. Kinchrome make a mechanics glove that looks like it might be worth a try.

There are an infinite variety of gloves and steering wheels to be matched with your own personal preference in this matter. The type of driving might also affect your preference eg track versus rallying, time on course. What suits one person may not even be able to be considered by another.

Good luck with your quest. There are plenty of current competitors in this forum to chime in with their suggestions.

[280~Master]

I like to drive with a nomex aviator style glove. They are thin enough to feel the wheel but still strong enough to handle the wear. The palm is leather while the top is a cloth Nomex non flamable..

[g72s20]

Gotta say I've used the nomex gloves, and kid leather, and believe it or not...kangaroo leather:D A fine leather glove whilst driving/ competing is like a good tool, you get on with the job and don't even notice them......until you have to do without them! As corny as it looks:rolleyes: I have a pair of very old stringback gloves in the Skyline, just like the ones in a few of the sales brochures. With a leather bound steering wheel they go like......well, hand in glove!!

[TomoHawk]

Thanks for the info guys. I have some thick & thin cycling gloves, so I'll see how those feel. Cycling gloves are great for canoeing/kayaking. Maybe I'll go to the mall and try some on too.

[pimp1911]

Gotta say I've used the nomex gloves, and kid leather, and believe it or not...kangaroo leather:D A fine leather glove whilst driving/ competing is like a good tool, you get on with the job and don't even notice them......until you have to do without them! As corny as it looks:rolleyes: I have a pair of very old stringback gloves in the Skyline, just like the ones in a few of the sales brochures. With a leather bound steering wheel they go like......well, hand in glove!!

+1 on those kangaroo gloves. Love them.

[TomoHawk]

I have a pair of track shoes with the 14mm spikes that have uppers made of kangaroo leather. Don't know what the diference is. My bike has a buffalo leather saddle. skin is skin, no?

[hls30.com]

Come on Guys, The best driving gloves come from Harbor Freight!

http://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa/itemdisplay/displayItem.do?itemid=34531&CategoryName=&SubCategoryName=

[Mike]

I'm also an avid fan of driving gloves. The last time I drove a car (that made me sweat while driving), I was always slowing down and wiping off my hands.

The kangaroo glove sounds interesting, can we get these in the US or is it an Aussie thing? I've tried simpler ideas such as leather isatoners and simple "rocker style" gloves with the fingers cut off. Oh, and I've also tried the really thin sport-style gloves you can find at a sporting goods store. These kind of gloves are made for athletes so they can hang onto footballs and such. How about golf gloves? You'd have to find a lefty and a righty because most stores only sell for the right-handed player.

Here's something Google produced when I typed driving gloves:

http://www.leatherglovesonline.com/pages2/md1a-md1b.htm

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[Mike]

Come on Guys, The best driving gloves come from Harbor Freight!

http://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa/itemdisplay/displayItem.do?itemid=34531&CategoryName=&SubCategoryName=

Man, I hope you're kidding.

[TomoHawk]

The dollar store has a thin work glove with the non-slip palm and fingers. For $1, you can cut off the fingers (how much to cut off?) and see if you like them. I think it's a thin canvas cloth.

[montoya_fan01]

The dollar store has a thin work glove with the non-slip palm and fingers. For $1, you can cut off the fingers (how much to cut off?) and see if you like them. I think it's a thin canvas cloth.

"Man, I hope you're kidding. LOL"