Big burnouts are for show only. Read the manufacturers instructions; try it out then experiment and work out what suits you best.
The old racers advice above is well worth listening to. Generally the tyres only need dampness to lessen potential damage to the drive train.
Try as above said leaving the line with the convertor loaded a bit. It won't "shock" the tyres like mashing the loud pedal down will. When the car leaves keep feeding throttle into it when you feel the tyres can handle it.
If you keep "over accelerating" and wheelspinning you need to use a bit more discipline when driving.
It takes time and experience to be good at this sport. It rarely happens overnight.
Have a look at the tyres straight after a run. You can learn to "read" them and they will tell you an awful lot about your run.
If they show a darker band down the centre of the tyre the pressure is probably too high. If they show bands around the outsides the pressure probably too low. If chatter marks are visible on the tyres (like if you wheelspun on corrugated road) it probably is axle tramping.
An important thing is to learn to drive consistently first and get a good feel for the car. Don't do one run with new tyres and change something. Make it leave the line the same way for a few runs and then see what difference a change makes.
Change tyre pressures one pound at a time. It makes a difference. When you get it working you'll only change them maybe 1/2 pound at a time.
and have fun.
northey
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