Chaseman,
If you would be the guniea pig that would be great! The way i figure it, with your comment in mind, a "rear" tire has to endure the stress of accelleration and engine braking, while the "front" tire has to endure the stress of front braking and of turning... HHmmm, not much actual turning, since the gyroscopic action makes the entire bike lean.
Sooo, get that rear tire on the front axle and put some miles on it. If this comment from Bridgestone doesnt bother you:
BT014 front features new kevlar cross-belt construction for light handling, improved feedback & stability
BT014 rear features cap/base compound with new bead construction and steel mono-spiral belt technology to offer high speed stability and superior handling
And, for tread type, to be matched for front and rear, consider this comment about wet handling:
For wet conditions, the Diablo's front tire is heavily treaded to disperse standing water. The central area of the rear tire has few treads so the rubber doesn't deform much under load, but wet-weather riders needn't worry because Pirelli says the front tire clears the water for the rear.
I have about 2,000 miles to go before my front tire is ready for the artificial reef.
Ken