Tires: Tire service description, 17 inch rims, tirerack com

Question
I have a 2006 Honda Accord and I just bought 17 inch rims and I'm looking for the best deal on tires.  I was told I could not go lower than a 93 but how come some tires have a "v" and others an "H" after this number?  What do those letters mean and which is a better tire?

Answer
Julia,

Tire Rack has a pretty good write on the subject:

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=35

But if you want to go into this a little deeper:

http://www.barrystiretech.com/speedratings.html

Needless to say, a higher speed rating indicates a "better" tire, but some of the ways it is "better" is not always what you may want in a tire.

For example, what usually comes along when the speed rating goes up is increased handling crispness, and more grip, but also worse ride, fuel economy, and wear.