Interesting thread. Twenty years ago I was told not to waste my money on V rated tyres, as H rated were cheaper, and in the real world would grip better than V rated equivalents, as the higher spec'd tyres needed to be used considerably harder to achieve and maintain optimum operating temperature. I have run H rated tyres since with no concerns.
Of course, I am not running this years hyper-sports 200 KW sportsbikes, either, but the same principal probably applies. Bikes have got better, so have tyres. The only real advantage in having higher spec tyres than you need, is psychological advantage; you may find that you will ride harder with a tyre you believe to be superior to others. Maybe.
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