From a press release issued by Western Power Sports: Western Power Sports, in conjunction with Shinko Tires, is proud to announce the launch of Shinkotireusa.com to the World Wide Web. Shinko’s exciting new website showcases its high quality, economically priced Sportbike, Cruiser, Scooter, Off-road, and Dual sport tires. “The Shinko line of tires has been a huge hit with consumers and dealers alike here in United States,” proclaims Terry Baisley, Western Power Sport’s Vice President of Sales. “We are really excited to be able to showcase the Shinko tire brand even better through the launch of this new website.” The Shinko brand has quickly gained momentum in the U.S. tire market due to it reputation of quality at a great price. In addition, Shinko Tires has signed on as an official contingency sponsor of the 2008 AMA/PROSTAR Motorcycle Drag Racing Series. Riders participating in this series will be eligible for cash certificates towards the purchase of Shinko tires. On going testing in the USA and R & D at Shinko Tire’s factory means a continuous path of exciting tires to meet the need of today’s riders. “In today’s market there is no reason why quality and great price cannot go hand-in-hand,” states Baisley. “Shinko tires has addressed the demand from riders for a high quality tire without a budget-breaking price tag.” See what the buzz is about by visiting ~http://www.shinkotireusa.com/~. About Shinko Tires and Western Power Sports Established in 1946, the Shinko Group began as a manufacturer of bicycle tires and tubes in Osaka, Japan that today has become a burgeoning manufacture of rubber products. In 1998 the Shinko Group purchased motorcycle tire technology and molds 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 tires per month. Shinko Tires are imported in the United States by Western Power Sports (WPS, Inc.), with corporate headquarters in Boise, Idaho. With a strong foothold on the power sports market, with warehouses located in Boise, Idaho; Fresno, California; and Memphis, Tennessee, Shinko Tires USA and WPS are here to serve the needs of today’s motorcycle rider and racer.