What is a good auto racing glove that grips a leather steering wheel?

[chris82]

Can anyone recommend a particular racing glove to look at? I had a few instances where my hands got sweaty enough that I had to wipe them on my jeans at this last HPDE I was at. It's not something I like doing at 110+ mph on the front straight. I'd also like to protect the leather wheel in situations like this where my hands sweat a little. My brother lent me his Sparcos to use, but the palms are made of a suede or alcantara material and they slip all over the leather wheel. I want something that grips the leather wheel. Any recommendations?

Thanks

[02rsxpilot]

I use Alpinestars' karting glove. It's not fire-resistant, but I was in the exact same boat as you and it fits the bill perfect (at a discount compared to the full race gloves). Highly recommend any of their products. My only complaint is I'm a ML cadet glove size so their M fits me just a little tight in the fingers but perfect on the thumb.

[The Wind Breezes]

I use FIA compliant karting gloves. They're fabric with full leather grip surface, and work really well.

[hoki06]

Your best bet will be karting gloves like others have suggested. I'd suggest finding your local racing/karting safety supplier and trying on several gloves to get the best fit. Most tracks have some sort of store at the track where you can buy things like gloves so you might need to wait until then.

Proper racing gloves aren't cheap. For example, these are ones I'm thinking about picking up: http://www.ogracing.com/sparco-arrow-rg-7-racing-gloves

[MightyMouseTech]

If you want something fairly cheap, just get a pair of Mechanix Wear gloves.

I have a set of OMP driving gloves I really like, with suede palms. Leather or suede does not grip leather very well when dry, you have to spit on them a couple times. Unfortunately, not kidding......

[chris82]

I'm looking at these, currently:

http://www.ogracing.com/omp-os-60-racing-gloves

[MightyMouseTech]

These are the ones I use, apparently the same that Michael Schumacher used.



https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/pr...p?Product=2620

[chris82]

Originally Posted by MightyMouseTech

These are the ones I use, apparently the same that Michael Schumacher used.



https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/pr...p?Product=2620

Gotta love the Marlboro ad on the palm. Are you using yours with a leather wheel? These have a suede palm on them

[MightyMouseTech]

Have had 5 or 6 cars with leather wheels I have used them with.

[hoki06]

chris82 I have Sparco Land gloves, black size 10, that I'd sell you for $50 shipped if you're interested. Suede palm but I've never had a problem with grip on any type of steering wheel. They're about 1.5 years old and it's my second set of them (changed colors to match my suit last year).

http://www.ogracing.com/sparco-land-rg-3-racing-gloves

If you're interested I can take some pictures. I need to use them this weekend but I can wash and ship them next week.

[odj]

Originally Posted by chris82

I'm looking at these, currently:

http://www.ogracing.com/omp-os-60-racing-gloves

I have those exact gloves. Four days on the track with them so far, and I couldn't be happier. They're comfortable and grip the wheel well. Plus they're *relatively* inexpensive.

[chris82]

Originally Posted by odj

I have those exact gloves. Four days on the track with them so far, and I couldn't be happier. They're comfortable and grip the wheel well. Plus they're *relatively* inexpensive.

Cool, they seem to be what I'm looking for, just have to get the sizing right now

[Ski Killset]

These are the ones I have. I bought them when I was vintage racing my Cosworth Vega which was likely to light on fire at any time. They are super nice.

http://www.sparcousa.com/product/tide-rg-9

[beattiecj]

IMHO disposable latex gloves are a great cheap alternative to racing gloves.

Pros:
Cheap
Fresh clean pair each time you drive
Unbelievably grippy
Easily removable
Custom fit
Professional look

Cons:
Hands become insanely sweaty
Feels like a condom on you hands, but safety first!