Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete
Originally Posted By: faramir9
Unless the OP has an SC2 and/or drives very aggressively, an H-rated tire is wasted on a Saturn S-series.
In general, any H-rated tire is built better/safer than a T-rated one, so I would not call it a waste.
http://www.barrystiretech.com/speedratings.html
Not arguing with you and certainly not with Barry---but it depends on application, driving style, climate, etc. Also lots of T-rated tires these days have a cap ply: the main reason Barry recommends H at minimum, as I understand it.
I drive a 100-h.p. 13-year-old Saturn SL1 automatic in northern PA. Most of the time I drive it like grandma, for fuel economy and longevity. It's never seen 80, rarely 75 and most highway cruising at 60-65. In town it's the egg under the gas pedal deal. I've yet to pass anyone on a two-lane highway. Etc.
When my ship comes in I might splurge on a late-model WRX and make up for lost time, so to speak. For now, I am content driving conservatively and very happy with the T-rated H727 tires I bought for about $210, OTD including install, after rebates last fall.
For me in my current situation, a more expensive H-rated tire would be wasted money. (Possibly excepting Nokian WR G2/G3, but that's a _lot_ more money)
The OP said he has a Saturn. That usually means S-series, if no model is specified. Unless he has an SC-2, which specs an H-rated tire, or unless he is a very aggressive driver, I suggest getting a quality T-rated tire on sale, as I did, and save the money toward that dream WRX....or a retirement fund, or whatever.
More info would help.