no correlation that i know of.  it's the construction of the tire and
the ability of the rubber to dissipate accumulated heat that give it the
speed rating.  neither assure handling or traction.

I often wonder about the differences (if any) when a tire model comes
in different speed ratings.  The rating refers only to the tire's
resistance to coming apart at high speed.  This attribute doesn't
guaranty that the tire handles well.  Of course, high performance
tires tend to come with higher speed ratings than Costco all season
radials.  But is there any inherent correlation between speed rating
and handling, especially when you can get nominally the same tire in
different ratings?

the energy is not a performance tire - it's a high mileage low rolling
resistance tire.  you're not going to gain anything paying to replicate
their "speed" rating.

It's time for some new shoes for my '03 Accord V-6.  I know people on
this usenet group are not all that fond of the OEM Michellin Energy
MVX4 91V tires, but I have been happy with them.  Good snow and wet
pavement performance, quiet and good mileage.  That's good enough for
me.  I buy my tires at Costco, so straying away from the mainstream in
tires is not an option for me.

I see that the Energy tire has been replaced with the Primacy.  It's
supposed to be a blend between the old Energy and another higher-end
Michellin tire.  There is a $30 per tire difference between the V and
the H ratings in the Primacy.  Is there any real reason to spend the
extra $120 to get the V rating again?  I do spend some time on the
road, so 80 mph is not uncommon.  I don't know why Honda uses the V
rating in the first place, unless it is just a marketing tool.

Dick