CONGRATS! you're hooked now!
I run the JR fuel tire that Jon recommends. but my combo makes a BUNCH of low end torque and hits the tire hard, so I started upping the tire pressure. I usually run 8psi, unless its a really bad track I'll go up for more traction. for your combo try 7- 7-1/2 and see if you get a little more wheel speed which might help with the wheelies, or lower your launch rpm, or add weight to the front end.
like the guys said, soft on the brakes, parachute helps.