Need to replace 23 year old tires, 01 RSBoulevard, with Wire Wheels

[LeesBike]

So I bought a bike to get me back on riding a bike after new knees. Wife loves the idea. I found a Very nice bike for cheap 2400 miles, because it only idled. Wound not move. Im rebuilding the clogged up carbs now, but THEN I need to replace the tires. Rear wont hold air Size 

rear   180/55 zr 17

front  150/60 zr 17

On wire wheels. Been on bike since new. 4 into 4 bub pipes. 

These tires seem Too low. I like the big soft tires the bikes originally had. What size (and brand/model if you wish) should I put on these lovely 17" wheels? Tubes?

[LeesBike]

Wish I could show you my new bike, but, I'm a trial member. 

[LeesBike]

adding wheel sizes

rear   180/55 zr 17

R wheel T17x5.00 KDOT

front  150/60 zr 17

F wheel t17x3.5 DDOT

[Du-Rron]

16 hours ago, LeesBike said:

 

rear   180/55 zr 17

front  150/60 zr 17

Is this your bike?

 

https://www.autoevolution.com/moto/yamaha-royal-star-boulevard-1999.html#aeng_yamaha-royal-star-tour-deluxe-3000-1294

 

[LeesBike]

No, similar, but not mine. Mine has wire wheels and is an 01

[Du-Rron]

An '01 Yamaha Royal Star Boulevard with 17" wheels?  I can't find such an animal.  Don't say it doesn't exist, I just cant find it.

[LeesBike]

Yep, I'm kinda wondering too. It was sold to the first owner by a second dealer, with 72 miles on it, in 2001. It was knocked over in a burglury or some stuff...Then, the owner that I bought if from had it from 72 miles till I bought it. Seventeen inch wire wheels, funny tire sizes, and the full 4 outlet BuB exhaust.

[Du-Rron]

Well... your choices are fit OE or aftermarket wheels/tires or just put some 17's on it (which are very easy to find )

[LeesBike]

Had to replace the rear 17" wire wheel with a stock original. Rear wheel was defective (it was not correct size on ID of bead), and had a story of its own. I took it to the metals recycling yard so no one tried to mount another tire on it.