Wheel size is dependant on the truck height you’re running. Modern trucks are available in Low 47.5mm or high 55mm (ish), which restrict your wheel size options. It’s generally better to have as low a set up and as possible. 54mm is a good general size, with 56mm/58mm being a better fit for larger boards. You can obviously go bigger using risers under the trucks but you’re only really adding more weight, with little advantage speed wise unless you’re into big ramp riding.
Modern wheels are all pretty good. Bones ATF are quiet, soft and nice and trim keeping the weight down. Ricta Clouds or Spitfire HD’s are similar, there’s quite a few to choose from. I’m keen on wheels around 78A – 85A range.
Also if you’re running your old board, bare in mind that the deck is probably soft with age and has no pop left + old trucks have a different base plate fitting to modern decks.
I also have some near new 58mm Krooked Crushers 78A and a set of Girl 54mm wheels around 99A for sale, email me if you’re interested.