130

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yeah, but the car's probably got a speed limiter in the engine
computer that's probably less than 120

The tire folks at my local Costco stated that since the door label on my '99
Accord V6 recommends V rated tires, due to liability issues it is their
policy to not install tires with a lesser speed rating.  YMMV.
M.Paul

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