Driving gloves yes or no
10-31-2015, 03:43 AM
#16
Rennlist Member
I have black Nomex flight gloves in my classic 911 for some reason. Can't remember why. When I wear them, I look awesome.
10-31-2015, 03:07 PM
#22
Rennlist Member
One more point about disposable gloves - not that it makes much of a difference but re-usable are better for the environment. I make a rather large carbon footprint and I don't apologize for loving to drive and burning fossil fuels - but I also recycle and try to offset my carbon footprint whenever possible (and reasonable). I'm not overboard about it - but just as I prefer a re-usable water bottle rather than disposable plastic when possible, I also would rather re-use gloves than use once and toss, or re-use but hassle with putting them on sweaty hands (which ain't easy)
10-31-2015, 03:52 PM
#23
Intermediate
Driving Gloves are a throwback to an era when steering wheels were made of wood, cars had no power steering, and were difficult to turn the wheel. You need the grip that a glove would give you to crank the wheel. In a modern car the only glove needed is Nomex if you are racing.
10-31-2015, 06:52 PM
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I have worn driving gloves since the mid 70s. The plastic steering wheels common in cars I could afford in that era made the skin between my fingers crack. I got used to them and wear such as my "gloves" all winter. Forty years later, I just like the way they feel.
10-31-2015, 07:57 PM
#27
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Originally Posted by tomc_mets
^^Who the heck is that guy (the one who ain't the Fonz!). 
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https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karl_Lagerfeld
11-01-2015, 03:26 PM
#29
Instructor
This topic needs a poll.
Do YOU wear Driving gloves?
A Yes
B Sometimes, to combat sweaty palm situations
C No
D Only for racing
E Only in classics
F Driving gloves? ******!
C.
I only wear gloves on the racing bike in very cold weather to keep my hands from going completely numb. Hate having stuff on my hands or wrists.
Do YOU wear Driving gloves?
A Yes
B Sometimes, to combat sweaty palm situations
C No
D Only for racing
E Only in classics
F Driving gloves? ******!
C.
I only wear gloves on the racing bike in very cold weather to keep my hands from going completely numb. Hate having stuff on my hands or wrists.
11-01-2015, 05:28 PM
#30
This topic needs a poll.
Do YOU wear Driving gloves?
A Yes
B Sometimes, to combat sweaty palm situations
C No
D Only for racing
E Only in classics
F Driving gloves? ******!
C.
I only wear gloves on the racing bike in very cold weather to keep my hands from going completely numb. Hate having stuff on my hands or wrists.
Do YOU wear Driving gloves?
A Yes
B Sometimes, to combat sweaty palm situations
C No
D Only for racing
E Only in classics
F Driving gloves? ******!
C.
I only wear gloves on the racing bike in very cold weather to keep my hands from going completely numb. Hate having stuff on my hands or wrists.