Autos without a trans brake shock the tires less than side stepping the clutch on a manual shift. The heavier the vehicle and the more shock on initial launch, the stiffer the sidewall needs to be. Most trucks are heavy enough to benefit from stiffer sidewalls....not just for the launch but for top end stability.

Since I have only run street tires and full bias slicks in my days, I'll defer to others on direct contrasts and comparisons on the selections in the middle ground on actual feel.

Besides weight, gear ratio plays a part in sizing...especially the diameter. Most people choose the widest tire that fits the vehicle AND the wheel and adjust the height to match gear ratio and weight. My proven theory is that the more power and/or weight yoy have, the more diameter you need. It's important to remember that the intent is to move forward. That being said, most tires don't get wider under power.....but they do get "longer" as the rear of the tread resists pulling away from the surface all the while engine power is pushing the front of the tread into the ground. Tires grow "forward" more the taller they are.

No, don't kill gear ratio for this help if you have higher (numerically lower) gears.

On a truck, I would not run anything less than 28" tall unless I didn't have much power AND I had 3.23 or worse gears.

I'd probably go with a 28 X 10.5W ET Steet or an equivalent sized Drag Radial....all while remembering you're looking for something to only run at the track.