If you are on stock wheels then downsizing to 17" would help if funds allow it...
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If you're not driving over these crappy roads every single day, I would recommend spraying the areas prone to rock chips with PlastiDip. That way, you can nice temporary protection. I would spray the area behind each wheel. You shouldn't have to worry about rock chips in the front if nobody is going to be driving in front of you. PD is cheap, so you can buy a couple of cans and lay it on nice and thick.
The beauty of PlastiDip is that it's totally removable by just peeling it up. It's a flexible rubberized material. The thicker you spray it, the easier it is to remove! Just make sure the paint to be sprayed is clean prior to application. Trust me, it's totally safe for your paint.
Maybe start off running a lightly "enhanced" ZHP, with cash in reserve for that beater in case you have to change your plans.
I think if I were using a beater for that run, I would still make a few trips in the ZHP just for the fun of it