The storage place should be kept as dark as possible, windows and skylights should be covered with a dark paint and doors and be left burning beyond the time necessary for work to be carried out in the stores.

If the store cannot be darkened for some reason, the racks should be covered with tarpaulins or other closely woven fabric to exclude light, air and dust.

Covers and tubes should not be stored near electric motors, switchgear, etc., as these generate ozone which is very destructive to rubber.

The storeroom should be kept at a reasonably low and uniform temperature (20° - 25°C). In hot territories where this cannot be achieved the store building should be insulated from the direct sun as far as possible. Such materials as corrugated iron should be avoided. In cool territories covers and tubes should be kept away from radiators and steam pipes.

Draughts should be avoided where possible, as these supply fresh oxygen which increases the rate of deterioration of rubber.

Excessive changes in the humidity of the air in the store should be avoided as far as possible as moisture will condense and collect inside the casings.

This is not so serious with new covers, which usually have an adequate layer of rubber protecting the inner ply. Used covers often have cords exposed due to cuts, etc., which allow ingress of water. Rotting of the casing can occur under these conditions.

It is not good practice to "lace" or stagger the tyres in piles, as this tends to distort the bead wires and casing. If the stack method is used, the covers should be carefully aligned and the height restricted to 1829 mm.

If the stack method is used, the mixing of sizes should be avoided. Larger and heavier covers should never be  stacked on smaller sizes; if mixed sizes must be stacked, the sizes should be graded so that the smallest and lightest is at the top of the stack.

Before storing used covers they should be inspected and any necessary repairs made. Oil and grease should be cleaned off if present.

When making issues from a tyre store the principle of "first-in, first-out" should always be adhered to.

New tubes are usually received packed in cartons or bags and they should not be taken out of these containers until required for use.

Large stocks of tubes should not be carried, as physical properties tend to deteriorate on prolonged storage, especially in hot climates.

In cases where tubes are received fitted in the covers, with or without flaps, the pressure should be reduced to the minimum to retain the tube in the cover. The assembly can be stored in the usual way for covers, but it is most important to keep light away from the portion of the tube exposed between the cover beads.

Used tubes should be deflated by removing the valve core, examined, and any necessary repairs made. The valve core should then be reinserted and a small amount of air put into the tube, which is then folded carefully and stored in a carton or bag of suitable size if available. Used tubes can be stored slightly inflated inside covers as in paragraph 3 above. Whichever method of storage is used, care should be taken to exclude light from the tube.