Founded in 1946 in the Japanese city of Osaka, the Shinko group began as a manufacturer of bicycle tires and tubes. Today it is a burgeoning manufacturer of rubber products.
In 1998 the Shinko group purchased the motorcycle tire technology and moulds from Yokohama Rubber Co., and began production of these products under the Shinko Tire brand. With manufacturing based in South Korea and design based in Japan, the company has seamlessly combined Japanese engineering and design principles with South Korean production and quality control standards. Today Shinko Tires produces approximately 200,000 motorcycle tyres per month.
In the United States Shinko Tires are imported by Western Power Sports, Inc. (WPS), with corporate headquarters in Boise, Idaho. With a strong foothold on the power sports market, and with warehouses located in Boise, Idaho; Fresno, California; Ashley, Indiana; Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania; Midlothian, Texas; and Memphis, Tennessee, Shinko Tires USA-in conjunction with WPS-is proud to bring you the Shinko line of Sportbike, Cruiser, Scooter, Off road, and Dual sport tyres.
Ongoing testing in the USA and R&D at Shinko Tire's factory means a continuous path of exciting tyres to meet the need of today's riders. Shinko Tires and WPS are here to serve your needs.
