Good street strip tires

I am putting my new rear end this coming weekend, and going from the small bolt pattern to the big, so I will have some options on rims. I need some ideas on what would be a legal tire for the street, but will also hook up good at the strip. The car is only driven mildly on the street, but will be driven several times a year at the strip. I am limited on size, as I have a 65 Dart that I am putting a Ford 8.8" rear end in. It is the same width as the original rear end, but I will be moving the springs inboard for a little extra room. give me some tire suggestions and what I should be looking for as far a back spacing and offset. Thanks,

Greg