Tires : H vs. V speed rating

My Accord EX V6 originally came with Michelin Energy MXV4 P205/65VR15
tires.

Its time to replace them and I'm thinking of putting in the same Michelins
with an H speed rating (instead of the V, each of which is about $35 more
than the H).

I rarely (if ever) touch 100 mph.

Am I losing something by going in for the H tires (rated at a max speed of
130 mph) instead of the V (rated at a max speed of 149 mph) ?

Thanks.

 

Not to worry, save yourself af few dollar if you want. The
government tire rating are at sustained speeds for 1/2 hour.
There is not much chance of your vehicle attaining those speeds,
let alone for to sustaining them.


mike hunt

 

Not to worry, save yourself af few dollar if you want. The
government tire rating are at sustained speeds for 1/2 hour.
There is not much chance of your vehicle attaining those speeds,
let alone of you wanting to sustain them.


mike hunt

 

Not much. In general, higher speed ratings usually imply a
sportier tire which *may* offer better grip, which may apply to
both cornering and braking. So there are often tangible
benefits besides max high speed capability. But also, again in
general, reduced tread life and costs.

Check tirerack.com for user ratings of your particular tires as
well as many, many others.

Last, I'll state my bias against Michelin. Generally they are
fine tires (as are many others), but very expensive for what you
get. They must give Honda great OEM deals hoping that when it
comes time to replace, many owners will stick to the same,
over-priced, tire.

I think you can find as good, or better tires for considerably
less. Again, consult tirerack.

 

You would not be losing anything, but good luck finding a tire dealer who
will sell you H's. They seem to be on this kick that they are only allowed
to sell you replacements at the same or higher rating as your OEM tires.

 

I just replaced MXV4 HR's on my wife's '95 Accord wagon with S rated
Yokohama Avid Touring tires. The car originally came with HR's. Why a four
cylinder wagon needs 130 mph tires is beyond my understanding. Anyway,
America's tire originally suggested that I stick with the HR's but had no
problem when I asked for the Yokohama's.

Spudston