Do You Wear Driving Gloves?

[TomoHawk]

Do you wear driving gloves whilst driving your Zed, or other vehicle?

I got a pair last fall and I used them over the winter, and It made driving nicer on those cold days.  Yes, they were cold when you first put them on, but the thin leather  warms quickly, and the grip of the cold PU steering wheel was more comfortable and  you were assured of no slippage.

But the Zed has a wood steering wheel, and I'm interested in getting some opinions from those who wear driving gloves.  If you order now, you can get them in time for the summer  (especially if you live north of I-70) And I think I can even dig up my old cycling gloves, which obviously fit my hands perfectly and only need some cleaning & oiling. But they are old and worn.

Also, is there any advantage to the full-fingered gloves?  The cycling gloves, or "shorty" style leave your fingertips free to operate a touchscreen or radio buttons, etc., but I can't really think of an advantage for the full-fingered gloves for the summer besides a classic look, or for your topless Zed, or some protection from the metal steering wheel spokes or racing-type situations.

Right now, I'm considering some tan deerskin, shorty gloves.

[beermanpete]

I wear gloves in the Z because it is required for the time trial activity I participate in. I would likely wear gloves even if it was not required. I have been wearing gloves while driving my Miata lately as well, partly because it has been cold (as Los Angeles goes) at times during the winter and partly because it seems stylish or cool. I have thin leather gloves that are sold as motorcycling gloves which are comfortable and thin enough to have good dexterity for driving functions such as operating the light switches and such.

[Mike]

Nope don't wear them.  But, I think they would be good in the winter or when in competition...

[TomoHawk]

That's good, but you should think if them as being functional in stead of stylish, like a leather-wrapped steering wheel.  Driving gloves are purposely made of very thin leather so you have the extra dexterity and sensation you need to drive, especially a sports car.

I'm just surprised that people will spend loads of money on a sporty car, but don't even get a pair of $25 gloves?  They probably spend more at the Starbucks's on a Saturday....   Then if they see an 'average person' like you or me wearing gloves in some vintage car, like a Zed, and think we are "posing as a sportscar driver."  

I liked using the full-fingered gloves for the winter, but I don't think I would really benefit from those for warm summer driving, agreed?  That is, unless you specifically have a need for it.  Mine are actually men's dress gloves (Xtra-Large size) that were labelled as driving gloves at the local men's leather store, so the fingers are a little long and makes operating some small buttons (rear window defroster) difficult, and you have to either take off a glove or operate the switch before you start the engine.   I think I would benefit from the shorty gloves because the steering wheel (on the Zed) feels a little thin for my hands, and I'd rather not wrap the steering wheel with anything, and still have the ability to operate the tiny buttons on the radio or CB radio

 

 

Edited March 11, 2016 by TomoHawk

[beermanpete]

There is a functional aspect to the gloves for sure. In my case, the Z no longer has the original thin smooth steering wheel and the Miata has a thicker padded wheel that is a bit grippy on its own so the need for additional grip is reduced. For me the style aspect is not high on my list but for street use does outweigh any functional need. I like what I consider a somewhat erstwhile look and the romance of the "old days" when "motoring" was a thrill and a more esoteric pursuit than it is today. All I need is a flat cap and a picnic basket with lunch and a bottle of wine in the boot (and maybe a long scarf flying in the wind) and the look will be complete.

[TomoHawk]

Don't forget the dirty yellow turtleneck sweater...

 

Can you resize the darn images?

Edited March 11, 2016 by TomoHawk

[CanTechZ]

I bet this guy wears driving gloves.

Edited March 11, 2016 by CanTechZ

[TomoHawk]

Too bad people don't dress beautifully like that today.  The man has a button-front shirt (with a pocket,) pants, a woool/herringbone jacket, leather dress shoes, and most likely a belt, in stead of baggy khaki cargo shorts and a long T-shirt. He is also clean-shaven. The lady has a (very short) dress, and a jacket with a scarf. Did you read the text?  No one talks or writes in English that well any more;  the word 'like' is not used even once! 

I have a copy of Playboy's Guide to Rallying, Racing, and Sports Car Driving- there aren't any women in it.  I also have a scan of Sports clothes for your Sports Car, by John Weitz, which documents sports car/racing clothes back in the early 1950s/1960s.

Edited March 11, 2016 by TomoHawk

[Careless]

22 minutes ago, TomoHawk said:

No one talks or writes in English that well any more;  the word 'like' is not used even once!   

it says "likes" in the first sentence, but I'm just trolling. I know what you mean.  

 

tee hee

[psdenno]

It certainly was a different time.  Even the pit crew guys Going over the BRE Z are nicely dressed.  Gotta love the white pants.

Dennis

[TomoHawk]

Anyway-  what would you think if you saw someone wearing "fingerless" or short-fingered driving gloves?

Edited March 11, 2016 by TomoHawk

[psdenno]

18 minutes ago, TomoHawk said:

Anyway-  what would you think if you saw someone wearing "fingerless" or short-fingered driving gloves?

They do make nose picking a little easier . Other than that, I'd think "Pretentious SOB".

Dennis