cross00m, I agree with your thinking, don't think the comparison drag to F1 works though. F1 tires are wide to put power down, stability etc, heat gain and wear being the biggest issue over time.

Drag tires are also wide, don't know why they look like they do but love to see the way the side wall twists up on the centre and then once the wheel spins the outer diameter 'grows'.

Overbearing factor in 0-60 will always be overall gearing and tire sizes have a effect on that.