Tire recommendations

YR- completely agree. I'm afraid the radial will not take the hit of a stick car. I think deep down I already know that I should go with the bias slick and just do the rim swap rodeo on track weekends. I'll probably go with a 28x10x15 or 28x9x15. Shorter tire should make up a little bit for the 3.91 rear gear.
You're right about one thing, there aren't too many guys still rowing the gears anymore.