Alpinestars Tempest V3 Wet Weather Kart Gloves

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FIA 8877-2022 racing gloves cut snug for wheel feel, sizes S to XXL. Send us your palm measurement and we will confirm the size first time.

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SKU: 355-0626 Category: Karting Gloves

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The Alpinestars Tempest V3 WP gloves are purpose-built for wet and cold karting conditions, keeping your hands dry, warm, and firmly in control when the weather turns against you. Featuring a robust three-layer waterproof construction, windproof outer shell, and soft fleece lining, these gloves are designed to block rain and cold while preserving steering feel and dexterity. A high-grip palm with silicone detailing ensures dependable control on a wet wheel, and FIA 8877-2022 homologation confirms compliance with the latest karting regulations.

Approval:

FIA 8877-2022 Approved for Karting.

Key Features:

Three-layer waterproof construction with a bonded outer, breathable membrane, and inner liner with internally taped seams to prevent water ingress while reducing moisture build-up.
Windproof ripstop outer shell resists tearing and blocks cold airflow, helping maintain hand warmth and control.
Full micro-fleece lining traps heat and wicks moisture for comfort and consistent feel during prolonged wet sessions.
Rubber-composite palm material delivers strong grip on the steering wheel, even in heavy rain.
Strategically placed silicone grip zones enhance traction at key contact points for confident steering inputs.
Ergonomically pre-curved fingers and palm reduce material bunching and hand fatigue.
180-degree elasticated wrist with Velcro closure provides a secure seal against spray and water runoff.
FIA 8877-2022 approved, meeting the latest karting safety and performance standards.

Additional information

Approval	FIA 8877-2022
Brand	Alpinestars
Colour	Black, Green, & White
Glove Size	S, M, L, XL, XXL
Product Type	Karting

Karting glove size guide

Kart gloves are all sold in letters, and the letters do not mean the same thing at each brand. An Alpinestars M and a Sparco XS fit the same hand. One measurement sorts it out.

Measure your palm

1Around the knucklesAcross the widest part of the palm, at the base of the fingers. Leave the thumb out.

2Loose fistClosed just enough that the hand is in a driving shape.

3Dominant handUsually the slightly bigger one, and gloves come as a pair in one size.

Your size in each brand

Palm (cm)	Numeric	Sparco	OMP	Alpinestars
18 – 19	6	XXXS	3XS	–
19 – 20.5	7	XXS	2XS	–
20.5 – 21.5	8	XS	XS	M
21.5 – 22.5	9	S	S	L
22.5 – 23.5	10	M	M	L / XL
23.5 – 24.5	11	L	L / XL	XL
24.5 – 25	12	XL	XL	XXL
25 – 25.5	13	XXL	XXL	XXL

Sparco and OMP put their letter row two steps up the numeric ladder, so their XS is a numeric 8. Alpinestars map letters straight onto it, so their M is that same numeric 8. That is why the Alpinestars column sits two letters higher all the way down.

Full charts

SparcoXXS to XXL. The widest kart glove range we carry.▼

Letter	Numeric	Palm (cm)
XXS	7	19 – 20.5
XS	8	20.5 – 21.5
S	9	21.5 – 22.5
M	10	22.5 – 23.5
L	11	23.5 – 24.5
XL	12	24.5 – 25
XXL	13	25 – 25.5

OMPXXS to XL. Within half a centimetre of Sparco throughout.▼

Letter	Numeric	Palm (cm)
XXS	7	20 – 20.7
XS	8	20.8 – 21.5
S	9	21.6 – 22.3
M	10	22.4 – 23
L	11	23.1 – 23.7
XL	12	23.8 – 24.8

AlpinestarsS to XXL. Their bands are exactly 8, 8½, 9, 9½ and 10 inches.▼

Letter	Hand palm (cm)
S	17.8 – 20.3
M	20.3 – 21.6
L	21.6 – 22.9
XL	22.9 – 24.1
XXL	24.1 – 25.4

The Tech 1-KX V4 is also sold in XS. Alpinestars publish measurements for S to XXL only, so ring us with your palm measurement for the XS rather than working it out from the S row.

Small hands and junior driversSparco and OMP go down to XXS, which is a 19 to 20.7 cm palm, and that is the smallest kart glove on the site. Alpinestars stop at S. If you are buying for a child measure first, because below about 19 cm none of these will fit properly and we would rather tell you that before you order.

How a kart glove should fit

Tight, with no slack in the palm

Any spare material rolls up under your hand on the rim and you lose feel through the wheel, which is the whole point of wearing them. Slightly tight when new is usually right. Leather and suede give a little over the first few sessions; a knitted or stretch fabric glove does not, so buy that one to fit on day one.

Wet weather gloves go over nothing

The Sparco K-Tide, OMP Rain-K and Alpinestars Tempest are wet gloves worn on their own, not over a dry pair. Size them the same as your normal gloves rather than going up.

Standards

FIA 8877-2022 is the current kart clothing standard. Gloves marked Non-CIK or Non-FIA are practice, wet weather or arrive-and-drive gloves. Both appear in this category, so check the approval on the product if you are running in a championship.

Send us your palm measurementGive us the number in centimetres and the glove you are looking at and we will confirm the letter. Call 0115 989 3488 or email Sales@GSMPerformance.co.uk.

Sparco from sparco-official.com. OMP from the size chart on their Tecnica glove page. Alpinestars from the size guide on their Tech-1 Race V4 page. All checked 2 August 2026.

Have you written anything about this exact product?
Yes, we have covered this exact product: Our Wet Weather Gloves Overview. That is first-hand coverage from our own builds and showroom, not brochure copy.

What size should I order?
Sizes run from S to XXL. Measure around your palm at the knuckles and go snug: kart steering is all feel, and loose material between you and the wheel costs grip. Junior sizes are in the range for young drivers, and we will happily confirm sizing from a measurement.

Are they legal for competition karting?
These gloves are homologated to FIA 8877-2022, the current FIA karting standard, which is what scrutineers look for in championship karting.

What makes a kart glove different from a race glove?
Grip and abrasion rather than fire. Kart gloves put silicone or reinforced material on the palm for an unassisted wheel and are built to survive contact with tarmac, while car racing gloves are fire-resistant and FIA 8856 homologated. Our racing gloves guide covers the car side if you need both.

Availability

Alpinestars comes from central distribution

All Alpinestars goes through central distribution. Stocked items take around 10 working days.

Special order items

Items we do not hold extend to around 20 days.

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Give us the item and the size you want and we will tell you which position it is in before you buy.

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