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Shinko

Shinko is a motorcycle, off-road, and scooter tire brand established in 1946, part of the Shinko Group.

Last updated September 10, 2026

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Overview

Shinko is a tire brand of the Shinko Group, which was founded in 1946 as a manufacturer of bicycle tires and tubes in Osaka, Japan. In 1998, Shinko expanded into the motorcycle tire market by acquiring tire molds and technology from Yokohama Rubber Co. Today, Shinko produces approximately 200,000 motorcycle tires each month. In the United States, Shinko Tires are imported by Western Power Sports, Inc. (WPS), headquartered in Boise, Idaho.

History

Founded in 1946, the Shinko Group began as a manufacturer of bicycle tires and tubes in Osaka, Japan. Over the decades, the company has grown into a respected global producer of high-quality rubber products. In 1998, Shinko expanded into the motorcycle tire market by acquiring tire molds and technology from Yokohama Rubber Co. Drawing on Japanese engineering and design expertise, combined with South Korean manufacturing and rigorous quality control standards, Shinko has built a reputation for reliable, performance-driven tires. Today, Shinko produces approximately 200,000 motorcycle tires each month. In the United States, Shinko Tires are imported by Western Power Sports, Inc. (WPS), headquartered in Boise, Idaho.

Products and positioning

Reliable, performance-driven tires drawing on Japanese engineering and design expertise combined with South Korean manufacturing and rigorous quality control standards.

Product categories. motorcycle tires · off-road tires · scooter tires · sportbike tires · cruiser tires · dual-sport tires

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