The situation we were in on arrival at Brest was complicated by the message relayed from LGW ATC that following our departure the runway was closed while a temporary repair was carried out on a hole. The problem was, without TPI we didn’t know the state of the wheels, but a damaged tyre going into the undercarriage bay might have damaged the hydraulic pipes. We decided to lower the gear early in the hold to get an ATC visual, (now in Direct Law) they reported back that we still had tyres, but couldn’t advise as to their condition!
We held just long enough for the pax to be briefed and cabin secured.
Luckily on landing, tyres and wheels ok.