I mounted the body for the first time on my MKIV kit and the wheel opening clearance for the front tires is way off. It seems like the body is too far back or the tires too far forward. I am using the recommended 245/45/17 tires, i could swap to something shorter but I dont wanna but another set of tires if i dont have to. Any suggestions on what could be causing this?

I was also wondering if its possible to swap out the transmission without having to remove the engine or at least unbolt it and move it forward?

Thanks
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