# Extreme E

Development of tyres

Beyond The Extreme

Meet Swedish racing star Mikaela Åhlin-Kottulinsky, Continental's official test driver for Extreme E — the off-road race series which will take all-electric SUVs into the most extreme locations of the world. What makes a Continental tyre capable of performing in the world's most extreme locations? Tire engineer Anuj Jain explains all!


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How a tyre is made

Our Extreme E test driver, Mikaela Åhlin-Kottulinsky, learns what a sewing room has in common with Extreme E tyre production as Christian Schuettler takes her from cap ply production to tread building and beyond. 

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The Final Stages

Did you know it takes 10-12 minutes to bake an Extreme E tyre? Racing driver, Mikaela Åhlin-Kottulinsky, learns about the final stages of tyre manufacturing with Christian Schuettler.

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