Factory specs for speed rating on tires are H for 17" tires and V for 19" tires. That's why H rated tires are fine for our CX-5. BTW, Continental's TrueContact tire is one of the best tires available on the market based on Tire Rack's test and customer's reviews.
I have also read some good reports on the TrueContacts, BUT, tire testing reviewers comment on the lower mileage rating of that tire compared to most. For example,
Consumers Reports say that the TrueContact has a 60,000 mile warranty, which is the second worst tread-life warranty in their top 10 tested all-season tires(8 of those 10 tires have over a 60,000 mileage warranty). This may be one of the reasons that they didn't give it a "Recommended" rating even though it came second in their testing for other reasons. Most important, at least for me, is that the
TrueContact DOES NOT come in a V rated version( in any of it's 31 sizes), other than 215/45/17....go figure!!!
Now, is there a perfect tire for everyone... in my view absolutely not, but I have relented to the fact that I need to decide what factors of a tires performance are most important to me. Since I live in a winter snow belt up here in Canada I run separate winter tires on separate rims so ice and snow performance are not important features of my all seasons. My AWD takes care of any late fall snow traction issues before my winters get installed.
So, it comes down to the following tire performance concerns(in a V rated tire): hydroplaning, ride comfort, handling, noise, rolling resistance and treadwear.
My current plan is to go with the Premier LTX(when it is released in June) because it is the tire that Costco carries (other than the Bridgestone Dueler) that also comes in a V rating that meets most of my criteria.
Why would I want to stick with Costco you may ask. Overall customer service I have found over the years to be exceptional. After the initial installation costs(which are cheaper than most) they have free nitrogen, free rotations, free rebalancing, free tire repair to name the key features. I have found other tire dealers, at least here in Canada, just nickel and dime customers to death in extra add on fees. One dealer even wanted to charge me $5 a tire plus tax to reset the pressure sensors, which I can do in about 15 seconds! Or how about $8 for shop supplies. What shop supplies!!! WTF!! Be sure to get a detailed written quote before you purchase your tires and don't be a afraid to question ANYTHING on the bill. This is why I love COSTCO...no hidden or absurd charges and the best prices for the brands they sell.