In my experience suspension set up has a lot more to do with traction than tire , , I feel you have too much gear a 4.10 or 4.30 will work better , 440s rev slower but make a ton of Tq so allowing the engine to rev slower & pull harder will make the car faster .
I ran a floating ladder bar set up in my 440 Duster , it would lift the front wheels 2+' on every pass & run 60' in 1.40 , I was using a 29x10" MH slick with 4.30 gears & a 4 spd launching at around 4500 rpm . couple this with a double adjustable shock & it will hook even on wet pavement , I know !!
Given the gear ratio the taller slick should work better for you